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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,...

Beans from Dean: Exam week 2017
Nov 15, 2017

During finals (December 11-14), students can stop by Beans 2 Brew in Peacock Hall for a free cup of coffee, on the dean.

The free coffee...

Dr. David Schrader, a sports analytics educator from Teradata University Network, spoke with students on the campus of Appalachian State University November 14, 2017

Walker College hosts sports analytics educator
Nov 14, 2017

The Walker College of Business hosted Dr. David Schrader, a sports analytics educator from Teradata University Network...

Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) in Harbin, China

Walker College professor of sustainable business to deliver talk on corporate responsibility
Nov 13, 2017

Walker College Professor of Sustainable Business Management Rajat Panwar will travel to Harbin, China November 2017 to interact...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Michelle Via
Nov 13, 2017

Michelle Via completed her B.S. in Advertising with a Creative Focus and a Minor in Art from ASU in 2012. She returned to ASU to...

MBA Alumni Highlight: David Labiak
Nov 10, 2017

David Labiak '95 is president and chief investment officer of Trent Capital Management, a Registered Investment...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Farrahn Wood
Nov 10, 2017

Farrahn Wood '16 is a human resources generalist for Gilbarco Veeder Root, the global leader of integrated...

A community of ‘doers': The Appalachian Community pulls together to address food insecurity in the High Country

A community of ‘doers': The Appalachian Community pulls together to address food insecurity in the High Country
Nov 8, 2017

North Carolina has a higher-than-average food insecurity rate — 16 percent, ranking it eighth among the United States for the number of people...

25 year honorees during Appalachian's 2017 staff appreciation breakfast

Walker College staff members honored for service, longevity
Nov 7, 2017

Eight Walker College of Business staff members were recently honored for their service to Appalachian State University.

Appalachian's...

Dean Heather Norris with colleagues at Walker College Game Day / Appalachian Homecoming 2017

November Dean's Update
Nov 7, 2017

As the last of the leaves fall and winter break approaches, the students in Peacock Hall begin the final push for a successful semester's end.

Save the Date: 60th Boyles Lecture will feature Lord Michael Hastings, global head of citizenship for KPMG International
Nov 7, 2017

The 60th event in the Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series is scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m....