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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,...

Faculty, staff participate in the third annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Faculty, staff participate in the third annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 4, 2016

Eight representatives from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Eastern Kentucky University in...

Study Abroad Trip to China 2016
Mar 31, 2016

Over spring break this year a group of business students traveled to China with supply chain management professor Charlie Chen...

Wells Fargo’s David Carroll to speak March 24 at Appalachian

Wells Fargo’s David Carroll to speak March 24 at Appalachian
Mar 24, 2016

ASU NEWS—David Carroll, executive vice president of wealth and investment...

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson

Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson
Mar 22, 2016

Pi Sigma Epsilon will host the 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at...

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association Week

Hospitality and Tourism Student Association host Hospitality Week
Mar 21, 2016

March 21 through March 24 the Hospitality and Tourism Student Association (HTMSA) at Appalachian State...

Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog

Terrell featured on Sustain Appalachian Green Spotlight Blog
Mar 18, 2016

International Business and Economics Major and German and Mandarin Chinese Minor Jack Terrell was recently highlighted on the...

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest
Mar 18, 2016

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest, scheduled for...

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students
Mar 16, 2016

Students in the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center are "business as usual" this spring semester.