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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...

China Trip 2018

Excitement and Experience Abound in Trip to China
Mar 27, 2018

China is a country full of history and wonder, allowing for experiences that can't be had anywhere else.

During Appalachian State...

Cazier first business professor to be inducted into Appalachian's Academy of Outstanding Graduate Mentors

Cazier first business professor to be inducted into Appalachian's Academy of Outstanding Graduate Mentors
Mar 27, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management and director of the...

Appalachian students earn first place in 2018 Charlotte Hackathon (Photo by Pete Murphy)

Appalachian data analytics students win Charlotte Hackathon
Mar 24, 2018

Students from Appalachian State University earned the top honors in the 2018 Charlotte Hackathon March 23-24, winning a $10,000 prize for their...

Graduate students at Appalachian's first-ever graduate career fair for business students

First-ever graduate career fair takes career services to new heights
Mar 21, 2018

Graduate students at Appalachian State University had a new opportunity to engage with employers during the 2017-18 academic year. 

Lord Dr. Michael Hastings
Mar 21, 2018

This year, for the Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series, Appalachian State and Walker College are pleased to welcome Lord Dr. Michael...

Twelve Appalachian State University students traveled to London with Brantley Board of Advisors members during the university's spring break, March 5-9, as part of a Walker College of Business international markets course.

RMI students and Brantley board members travel to London during spring break
Mar 20, 2018

Twelve Appalachian State University students traveled to London during the university's spring break, March 5-9, as part of a Walker College of...

Shawn Bergman, Director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at Appalachian State University

Bergman named director of the Walker College of Business professional education program
Mar 15, 2018

Dr. Shawn Bergman has been named director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at...

Computer information systems and supply chain management professor Beth Ellington, Charlotte City Councilman James Mitchell, Jr., Emily Turner and Josh Conner at the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia Chapter's Spring Conference Student Case Competition

Computer information and supply chain majors earn second place in case competition
Mar 14, 2018

Walker College of Business students participated in the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia Chapter's Spring Conference Student...

innovation scholars 2018

Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Mar 13, 2018

Walker College of Business Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk, has been selected to receive a 2018 Appalachian Innovation...

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Economics professor's research featured in Federal Reserve article
Mar 12, 2018

Research on NASCAR from Walker College of Business economics professor Pete Groothuis was recently referenced in an article posted by the Federal...