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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...
App State accounting organization earns superior status for 27th consecutive year

App State accounting organization earns superior status for 27th consecutive year
Nov 13, 2019

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (Epsilon Kappa Chapter) has earned Superior status for the most recent term. The...

Inaugural class of Summit Certified students

Twenty nine Walker College students are first to earn Summit Certification
Nov 8, 2019

Twenty-nine Appalachian State University students are the first to receive a new Summit Certification offered through the Brantley Risk &...

Entrepreneur Summit helps students, community connect and innovate
Dr. Nana Vezi-Magigaba

Visiting South African professor shares expertise in social entrepreneurship with Walker students
Nov 4, 2019

This fall, Walker College of Business students have the opportunity to learn more about social entrepreneurship through an international lens...

24 hour marketing event helps local nonprofits generate business
Nov 1, 2019

While most students spend their Saturdays on the Blue Ridge Parkway or watching TV, a group of 24 students spent their weekend of Oct. 26 and 27...

Dr. Todd Cherry, left, and Dr. Joseph Cazier, with their 2019 Green E Awards at the Walker College of Business’ fifth annual Business for Good conference, held on Appalachian’s campus Friday, Oct. 18. Cherry is a professor in and chair of the college’s Department of Economics, and Cazier is a professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and executive director of the college’s Center for Analytics Research and Education (CARE).

2019 Green E Awards honor ‘sustainable business champions’ at App State
Nov 1, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — The Walker College of Business (WCOB) at Appalachian State University recently honored...

Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts, far left, with the faculty members recognized during the university’s Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff Meeting held Friday, Sept. 6, on Appalachian’s campus. Professor of accounting Ken Brackney is second from left.

Accounting professor recognized for excellence in teaching
Oct 24, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University recognized seven faculty members for excellence in teaching during its Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff...

Ratcliffe, pictured left, is a member of the Kraut Creek Ramblers, a band are known for their traditional mountain music.

We are Walker: Aaron Ratcliffe
Oct 23, 2019

We are Walker

The Walker College of Business values diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as well as the importance...

The Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management recently welcomed travel blogger, social media influencer and IT recruiter for Amazon Web Services Becca Ingle to present on her experiences during a digital marketing class (MKT 3225-101).

In Pictures: marketing classroom welcomes social influencer
Oct 23, 2019

A key component to the Walker Experience at Appalachian State University is classroom learning with industry professionals. 

Inside an Appalachian Internship
Oct 21, 2019

Many of the Walker College of Business students participate in internships during their time at Appalachian State University. Internships are an...