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Pictured during her installation ceremony, held Oct. 3 in Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus, App State Chancellor Heather Norris holds the university mace and wears the chain of command and university medallion — university emblems that represent the trust and authority invested in the chancellor by the institution’s governing body. The ceremonial event officially marked the beginning of her leadership tenure at App State.

Dr. Heather Norris installed as 8th chancellor of App State
Oct 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris was formally installed as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University on Oct.

Student researchers at App State estimate the economic impact of 2025 Blue Ridge Brutal bike ride
Oct 9, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics recently completed an economic impact study of the Blue Ridge Brutal,...

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...

From top left, clockwise, are Pia Albinsson, Joseph Cazier, Bonnie Guy, John Whitehead, Rachel Shinnar, Mark Lewis and  Lakshmi Iyer

Seven earn professorships in Walker College of Business
Aug 28, 2020

Seven Appalachian State University professors have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business.

Four additional...

Marketing professor offers expert advice on Chase Freedom® credit card

Marketing professor offers expert advice on Chase Freedom® credit card
Aug 27, 2020

WalletHub recently posted an article about  review of the Chase Freedom® credit card and cited expert advice from Appalachian State University...

Accounting professor awarded Best Teaching Innovation Paper by American Accounting Association

Accounting professor awarded Best Teaching Innovation Paper by American Accounting Association
Aug 23, 2020

Appalachian State University Professor Dwayne McSwain, along with co-authors Ronny Daigle from Sam Houston State University and David Hayes from...

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term
Aug 14, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of nine new faculty members for the Fall 2020 term. 

Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program

Das named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program
Aug 13, 2020

Dr. Neel Das has been named director of Appalachian State University’s MBA program.

Dr. Das, a professor in the Walker College of...

Walker College Inclusive Excellence team to host Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Town Hall on Aug. 20, seeks input to inform diversity, equity and inclusion action plan

Walker College Inclusive Excellence team to host Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Town Hall on Aug. 20, seeks input to inform diversity, equity and inclusion action plan
Aug 11, 2020

The Walker College of Business (WCOB) at Appalachian State University is seeking input from its business students, faculty and staff members to...

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York
Aug 11, 2020

A post in Kings County Politics entitled Pierce...

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum
Aug 11, 2020

Appalachian State University's Office of Research will host the first...