Walker College News

The fall 2024 student cohorts of App State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in applied data analytics (MSADA) programs, along with MBA and MSADA program faculty, are pictured in Peacock Hall, which houses the university’s nationally recognized Walker College of Business.

Explore the future of business with new AI master’s degree tracks at App State Apr 15, 2025

MBA, applied data analytics programs will feature the new tracks, beginning this fall Walker College News, Front Page, MBA, MSADA
The outside of Peacock Hall is under construction on March 7. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

Peacock Hall named 'best academic building' Apr 8, 2025

The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent student-run news publication, has published its 2025 Best of...

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CEO Magazine

App State among the world’s top-tier MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine Mar 25, 2025

CEO Magazine has included Appalachian State University in its 2025 rankings for the world’s top-tier MBA programs.

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CEO Magazine Tier One badge and Peacock Hall

App State named 'Top Tier' by CEO Magazine May 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has been named a Tier One MBA school by CEO Magazine for a fifth year running.

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Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing

Albinsson named Beroth Professor of Marketing May 14, 2021

Pia Albinsson has been named the Beroth Professor of Marketing in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. 

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Dr. Jamie Parson has been named the interim chief diversity officer for Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

Dr. Jamie Parson named interim chief diversity officer at App State May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jamie Parson has been named interim chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective May 10.

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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named provost and executive vice chancellor at App State May 11, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at Appalachian State University, effective May 7....

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Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the Walker College

Allen named executive director of development for the Walker College May 10, 2021

Mr. Kyle Allen has been named executive director of development for the...

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Logan Decker, left, and Caleb Garbuio have earned Brashear Prizes

Two earn Brashear undergraduate research prizes May 4, 2021

Five seniors from Appalachian State University have participated in the 2021 Brashear Research Competition, and two have been honored with...

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Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured clockwise from top left, Dr. Joseph Cazier, Dr. Edgar Hassler, Dr. Lubna Nafees and Dr. Jason Xiong.

Four earn Dean’s Club Research Prizes May 1, 2021

Four professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean’s Club Research Prizes. They are, pictured...

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Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award

Panwar earns 2020-21 Green E Award Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Rajat Panwar, a professor of sustainable business, has earned the 2020-21 Green E Award at Appalachian State University.

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Marketing professor earns teaching award from UNC Board of Governors

Marketing professor earns teaching award from UNC Board of Governors Apr 27, 2021

Six App State faculty members were recently honored by the UNC Board of Governors with campus-based awards for their innovative teaching methods...

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App State finance students take continental title, advance to global finals round of CFA Institute Research Challenge

App State finance students take continental title, advance to global finals round of CFA Institute Research Challenge Apr 21, 2021

Out of approximately 1,000 participating universities, Appalachian State University's Broyhill Fellows team has been named...

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