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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,...

Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India

Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India
Feb 12, 2018

Walker College of Business professor Dinesh Davè and ...

NCSLA Stamping Office Chair Danielle Wade, holding check at left, with Brantley Risk & Insurance Center Director Dave Marlett, far left, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, holding check at right, and student participants of the 2018 London trip

N.C. Surplus Lines Association supports Appalachian’s insurance center with $100K gift
Feb 6, 2018

The North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) recently presented a $100,000 check to Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and...

Appalachian students pause between classes to charge their phones at the three new solar-powered picnic tables available on the first-floor patio of Peacock Hall. Photo by Marie Freeman

Study, connect and recharge at Appalachian’s new solar-powered picnic tables
Feb 5, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Solar-powered, smart picnic tables were installed on...

Olivia Chason (center, holding US flag) selected to participate in SAS Global Sales Academy

Recent alumna selected to participate in SAS' fifth Global Sales Academy
Feb 5, 2018

Walker College of Business alumna Olivia Chason has been named to SAS' Global Sales Academy. Chason, who graduated from Appalachian State...

Accounting student earns scholarship from Institute of Management Accountants
Feb 5, 2018

Appalachian State University student Tim Walker has earned a scholarship award from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA...

Appalachian students welcome international exchange students with special event

Appalachian students welcome international exchange students with special event
Feb 2, 2018

On Wednesday, January 31, Appalachian State University’s International Business Student Association (IBSA) kicked off the new...

Professional Development Series - LinkedIn
Feb 1, 2018

LinkedIn

March 27, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 2011

With graduation right around the corner, it is imperative to have a perfect...

Professional Development Series - How to Write a Cover Letter
Feb 1, 2018

How to Write a Cover Letter

March 20, 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Peacock Hall 1010

You have perfected your resume; now how do you write a...