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The university’s 2024–25 Broyhill Fellows team is pictured in Chicago in May, taking part in the 2024–25 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge — the world’s largest equity research competition. More than 7,000 students representing 1,153 universities worldwide took part in the event, with App State’s team placing among the top six teams. Pictured, from left to right, are finance and banking majors Jack Parquette ’25, Carson Beane ’25, senior Brenden Wortman, Davis Pharr ’25 and Keira A...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide Nov 7, 2025

Walker College of Business and its bachelor’s, master’s programs recognized by U.S. News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine Front Page, Walker College News
Vannoy Construction install a time capsule beam, signed by hundreds at App State, in the Peacock Hall addition

A special beam, part of our future Oct 24, 2025

 On October 23, employees from Vannoy Construction installed a time capsule beam — the last piece of one phase of the...

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Pictured during her installation ceremony, held Oct. 3 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus, App State Chancellor Heather Norris holds the university mace and wears the chain of command and university medallion — university emblems that represent the trust and authority invested in the chancellor by the institution’s governing body. The ceremonial event officially marked the beginning of her leadership tenure at App State.

Dr. Heather Norris installed as 8th chancellor of App State Oct 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris was formally installed as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University on Oct.

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App State’s Walker College of Business, located inside Peacock Hall, has been reaccredited for a five-year period by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
App State’s Walker College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program have received 2022–23 and 2023–24 accolades from The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine, all of which recognized the program’s high quality and return on investment for graduates. The college’s home, Peacock Hall, is pictured in the background.

App State Walker College of Business, MBA named ‘bests’ for 2022–23, 2023–24 May 8, 2023

The Princeton Review, U.S. News, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine affirm App State’s position as a business education leader Walker College News, Front Page, MBA
Gungor named top student; 29 earn 'App State Best' honors

Gungor named top student; 29 earn 'App State Best' honors Apr 23, 2023

Walker College of Business Honors Program Director Lori Medders welcomed a group of around 200 Appalachian State University students and their...

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App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing rank among the nation’s best for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its annual “Best Online Programs” rankings.

App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 30, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — This year, Appalachian State University ranks among the top 24% of U.S...

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Walker College welcomes new business faculty for Spring 2023

Walker College welcomes new business faculty for Spring 2023 Jan 12, 2023

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of ten new faculty and staff members to begin the...

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Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service Jan 12, 2023

Eleven staff members in the Walker College of Business reached a milestone of North Carolina state service in 2022.

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App State offers first university-administered risk management designation for water and wastewater professionals

App State offers first university-administered risk management designation for water and wastewater professionals Dec 20, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University and the American Association of Water Distribution & Management (AAWD&M) have announced the...

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Liz and Jeff Mick, center, with scholarship recipients. Liz Mick earned the Walker College of Business' inagural Scholarship Leaders Award

Liz Mick '81 named inaugural 'Scholarship Leader' Nov 1, 2022

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has awarded Elizabeth “Liz” Mick the college's first-ever Scholarship Leaders...

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From left are: Austin Eggers, Kristl Davison, Pia Albinsson, John Lehman, Jennifer Hayward, Kevin Eller and Kathy Mann

Seven in the Walker College of Business are honored for excellence Oct 3, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Five faculty members and two staff members in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been recognized with...

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App State's online BSBA degree ranks in top 50 nationwide

App State's online BSBA degree ranks in top 50 nationwide Sep 26, 2022

Appalachian State University has been ranked #32 for the Best Online Bachelor's Degree in Business by University HQ. 

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