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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...
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,...
Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu
Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian master’s candidates Casher Belinda and Tony Fu recently teamed up to launch the social media...

Student members of Appalachian's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attend state leadership conference

Student members of Appalachian's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attend state leadership conference
Apr 10, 2016

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter recently traveled to the organization's State Leadership...

Appstate AITP earns outstanding chapter of the year award

Appstate AITP earns outstanding chapter of the year award
Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian State University's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student chapter received the AITP...

Global Opportunities Conference: Problems to Possibilities will be held on Friday, April 8
David Carroll at Appalachian State University

Dean's Update - April
Apr 6, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

Marketing alumna to serve as speaker for COB Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation

Marketing alumna to serve as speaker for COB Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation
Apr 6, 2016

Vanessa LeLiever Murray '98, event marketing consultant for TAKE Success, will serve as the...

College of business to offer club expo during Appalachian's spring open house

College of business to offer club expo during Appalachian's spring open house
Apr 6, 2016

Appalachian's Spring Open House will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016, and this semester, the Walker College of Business is piloting a club expo...

Stuart Powell joins Appalachian’s Walker College of Business as Executive in Residence
IBSA executive lecture series featuring Mark Schneider to be held Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm

IBSA executive lecture series featuring Mark Schneider to be held Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm
Apr 5, 2016

The International Business Student Association invites you to attend its annual Executive Business Lecture on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 pm in...

Sustainability, Waste Management Win Day At App State “Pitch Day” For Entrepreneurs