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,...
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...
Guignet, Sugg earn NSF grant to study the effects of air pollution and climate change on maternal and child health
Sep 15, 2023
Assistant Professor of Economics Dr.
Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter at App State earns high honors
Sep 11, 2023
Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2022-23 High Honors Chapter, which is the second highest level of...
The Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff and curricular offerings to begin Fall 2023 semester
Aug 20, 2023
To begin the Fall 2023 semester at Appalachian State University, the Walker College of Business welcomes new faculty members, announces new staff...
App State students connected to Vietnam, Cambodia through Holland Fellows Program and more
Aug 16, 2023
Most Americans, whether we know it or not, have a connection to Vietnam and Cambodia. Many of us enjoy foods like Pho noodles or Bahn mi...
Trustee, Alumnus, Boyles Lecturer Harris honored as CFO of the Year Finalist
Aug 3, 2023
Appalachian State University Trustee and Walker College of Business alumnus Jamie Harris ’84, chief financial officer of RXO, has been named a...
Dionne Speer to serve as business officer in the Walker College
Aug 3, 2023
Kristina "Dionne" Speer has been named business officer in the Walker College of Business, effective July 31, 2023.
Jennifer Hayward to serve as executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College
Aug 1, 2023
Jennifer Hayward has been named executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College of Business, effective July 24, 2023.
Hayward...
Seven in the Walker College honored for excellence with Sywassink Awards
Jul 31, 2023
Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding...
Director of insurance center featured in NPR article
Jul 24, 2023
David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and...