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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,...

Dean’s Club Scholar Spotlight: Brandy Crump

Brandy Crump '22: My financial burden is reduced, and now my sleepless nights will never go to waste
Dec 15, 2021

Brandy Crump is a senior from Charlotte, graduating in May 2022,  and is a double major in Finance & Banking and Risk Management &...

Davis to deliver economic forecast for the new year at Chamber's High Country Economic Kickoff

Davis to deliver economic forecast for the new year at Chamber's High Country Economic Kickoff
Dec 14, 2021

North Carolina Bankers Association Professor of Banking Harry Davis will deliver an economic forecast for the...

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems
Dec 14, 2021

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has earned the Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for her ...

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez
Dec 9, 2021

Sinahid "Sina" Martinez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing and Sales.

At AppState, Martinez was...

Senior Spotlight: Madison Rasnake
Dec 7, 2021

Madison Rasnake is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner
Dec 7, 2021

Emily Steinkirchner is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA.

Senior Spotlight: Elianah Vargas
Dec 6, 2021

Elianah Vargas is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vargas named marketing professors Bonnie Guy and...

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Phillips
Dec 6, 2021

Zachary Phillips is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA...

Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Luksa
Dec 6, 2021

Elizabeth Luksa is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting.

Next, Luksa plans to intern with Grant...

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez
Dec 6, 2021

Matilde Ornelas Marquez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

At App State, Ornelas Marquez was a...