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This artist’s rendering provides an exterior view of the new addition for App State’s Peacock Hall, home of the university’s Walker College of Business. The addition is anticipated to open in 2027. Note, this image does not reflect the project’s final design, which is still in development. Click on the image for a full view.

Board of Trustees approves 15 named spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Oct 6, 2025

New naming honors alumni, partners, and donors supporting the future of business education at App State

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of 15 new spaces...

U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Monthly magazine and Money.com have named App State among the nation’s top schools for 2025–26, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value, benefits for student veterans and more. This aerial image of App State’s Boone campus, taken Sept. 18, shows the beginnings of fall color dotting campus trees.

High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26
Sep 29, 2025

US News names App State a top 5 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support
App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers

Finance and banking degree program is recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute,...

Professional Development Series - How to Work a Career Fair
Feb 1, 2018

How to Work a Career Fair

February 20, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Professional Development Series - Interview Skills
Feb 1, 2018

Interview Skills

February 13, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Spring is a busy time for employment and internship recruitment....

Professional Development Series - Dress the Part
Feb 1, 2018

Professional Development Series: Dress the Part

February 6, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

Economics professor secures UEA funding for research on competition for resources
Feb 1, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brock Stoddard, assistant professor in Appalachian State...

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’
Jan 30, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in...

Club Expo

Jan. 30 Club Expo to be held 10:30am-2:00pm
Jan 30, 2018

Due to the university's delayed opening, the Spring 2018 Business Club Expo will begin at 10:30am on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The...

Appalachian alum Grant Smith takes a bite of the Big Apple’s jazz scene
Jan 28, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Grant Smith ’16, an Appalachian State University alumnus and trombonist from Charlotte, is navigating the New York City jazz scene...

Appalachian junior Avery Fink, center, with NCAMIC President-Elect Jennifer Lineberry, left, and NCAMIC President Mike Williams

NCAMIC presents $2500 scholarships to Walker College juniors
Jan 25, 2018

Appalachian State University students Avery Fink and Catherine Lattimore were recently presented with $2,500...

Appalachian State University Research

Accounting research cited by American Institute of CPAs, first quantitative evidence for SMEs framework
Jan 24, 2018

Research on the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium Enterprises...

Maheder Yohannes

Senior accounting major selected for PwC's international intern experience
Jan 23, 2018

Appalachian State University senior accounting major Maheder Yohannes has been selected to travel to Sydney, Australia to represent the Southeast...