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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,...

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months

Instagram spotlight features students, young alumni during summer months
Aug 2, 2016

This summer, senior marketing major and 2016 Holland Fellow Samantha Bender hosted...

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian

Former Walker College Dean Randy Edwards appointed interim vice chancellor for advancement at Appalachian
Jul 26, 2016

Dr. Randy Edwards, who has served as the Chancellor's Chief of Staff for the past two years, has been appointed Interim ...

Walker College Sustainable Business Director organizes AASHE Colloquium on Business Education

Walker College sustainable business director organizes AASHE colloquium on business education
Jul 26, 2016

Walker College Sustainable Business Director Jim Westerman has organized a Colloquium on Business Education...

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses

Alumnus establishes unique venture fund to help students launch businesses
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University received a gift from Walker College of Business alumnus and entrepreneur Steve Norwood ‘80 to seed...

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team is working not just to compete on a global stage, but also to build a ...

ASU team to race solar car in world competition

ASU team to race solar car in world competition
Jul 22, 2016

The Watauga Democrat highlighted Appalachian ’s solar vehicle team in a July 21 article. Team Sunergy will be competing against teams from across...

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference
Jul 18, 2016

Department of Economics Chair John Whitehead and Professor Ash Morgan served as presenters during the...