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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,...

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 5, 2017

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil will speak at the ninth annual Global Opportunities Conference: Balancing...

Update on Walker College student Jordan Olson
Apr 3, 2017

Jordan Olson, an international business major in the Walker College of Business, will study corporate finance at King's College in London next...

Student leaders of Appstate DECA

DECA students will host first annual Drive for Deca on May 12
Apr 3, 2017

The Appalachian State University chapter of DECA will host the first annual Drive for Deca on Friday, May 12.

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum
Apr 3, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor Charlie Chen is attending the SAS Global Forum...

Rajat Panwar

New research from Walker College Professor explores environmental practices in business
Mar 29, 2017

A paper co-authored by Appalachian Associate Professor of Management ...

Interior design senior Courtney Sullivan created the renderings used in the Active Learning Center grant proposal. Images courtesy of Courtney Sullivan

AppLab practices put to work earn Appalachian a Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant
Mar 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University has earned a $65,000 Active Learning Center...

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum
Mar 29, 2017

Appalachian State University will offer a new course in storytelling and social media beginning Fall 2017. ...

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available
Mar 29, 2017

The Spring 2017 edition of "Eye on IOHRM" - a news publication from the Industrial-Organizational...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England
Mar 28, 2017

Twelve risk management and insurance students who are enrolled in FIN 4800 - International Insurance Markets -...

Sheryl Kane, Appalachian State University

Sheryl Kane named director of advising for Walker College of Business
Mar 28, 2017

Sheryl Kane has been named director of academic advising for the Walker College of Business at...