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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,...

Seven individuals were sworn in as trustees of Appalachian State University at the Sept. 22 meeting of the Board of Trustees. They are, from left, Carole P. Wilson, Bonnie Schaefer, Charles V. Murray, Scott Lampe, Anderson Clayton, Donald C. Beaver and M. Lee Barnes Jr. Administering the oath of office was District Judge Rebecca Eggers-Gryder. Photo by Marie Freeman

New trustees sworn in, chancellor marks progress on priorities at Board of Trustees meeting
Sep 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - New and reappointed members of Appalachian State University's Board...

Dr. Olanrewaju Olaoye, center, with Meredith Church Pipes and Martin Meznar in Appalachian's Walker College of Business

Walker College to host guest lecturer from Lincoln International Business School
Sep 28, 2017

This fall Appalachian State University is hosting Olanrewaju Olaoye from the University of Lincoln's International Business...

AITP wins Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award for 10th consecutive year
Sep 26, 2017

Appalachian State University's chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) has earned the ...

Walker College hosts hospitality and tourism educators from NC high schools in partnership with NC Restaurant and Lodging Association, NC Hospitality Education Foundation
Sep 26, 2017

On Monday, September 25, faculty and staff from the Walker College of Business hosted 50 hospitality and tourism educators from regional...

Walker College Professor Receives Grant from National Science Foundation
Sep 26, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics, Dr. David Dickinson...

Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting: Theory and Practice

Accounting professor publishes textbook on government and nonprofit accounting
Sep 16, 2017

Walker College of Business Associate Professor of Accounting Dwayne McSwain is one of four co-authors of the eleventh edition of...

Kim Kirby, Appalachian State University

Walker College director of graduate student services selected for Elevate Program
Sep 15, 2017

Walker College of Business Director of Graduate Student Services Kim Kirby has been selected as a participant of the ...

Business faculty, staff recognized as "most helpful" at Appalachian
Sep 14, 2017

Appalachian State University's Mapworks Office has released the 2016-17 version of its Most Helpful Faculty &...