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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,...

Archived News Articles 2007 - 2014
Dec 31, 2014

Walker College of Business news stories from 2007-2014 are archived on Google Drive:

2014 Global Opportunities Conference on Cuba Today brings Cuban economist to ASU campus
Jul 25, 2014

On April 11, 2014, Appalachian State University held the 6th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on “Cuba Today.”  Attendees heard...

"From Seed to Cup:" Learning about the Coffee Supply Chain in Costa Rica
Jul 25, 2014

During December 2013 and January 2014, fifteen students spent two weeks in Costa Rica, learning firsthand about the complete supply chain "seed...

MBA Program in Cuba
Oct 22, 2013

Strolling the Malecón in Havana, Cuba, it feels as if the city has been frozen in time. Pristine 1950's classic cars cruise beside this famous...

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 13, 2013

William Kamkwamba visits the ASU Wind Turbine during the 2013 Global Opportunities Conference. The Fifth Annual Global Opportunities Conference...

APP students gain perspective in Malawi
Feb 28, 2013

It is equal parts travel and discovery - exploring Africa is transformational at a minimum. Africa will get under your skin, from the moment you...

Student inspired by Global Opportunities speaker to help children in India
Aug 15, 2012

Jennifer Lampo, a business management major concentrating in entrepreneurship, used her own business contacts and networking system to raise $3,...

4th Annual Global Opportunities Conference will be held April 13th, 2012
Feb 22, 2012

The Business of Building a Better World

Friday, April 13, 2012
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center,
Appalachian State University...