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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,...
Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins
Dec 6, 2021

Makayla Wilkins is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science...

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck
Dec 6, 2021

Cathryn Struck is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone
Dec 6, 2021

Jake Stone is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Business...

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda
Dec 6, 2021

Will Macurda is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA. 

At Appalachian, Macurda has served as president of the...

Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott

Graduate Spotlight: Christian Lynott
Dec 6, 2021

Christian Lynott is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security.

At App...

Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik

Senior Spotlight: Luke Halodik
Dec 6, 2021

Luke Halodik is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting and...

Graduate Spotlight: LaCorte' Suber II

Graduate Spotlight: LaCorte' Suber II
Dec 6, 2021

LaCorte' Suber II is graduating from Appalachian State University with a...

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas
Dec 6, 2021

Tory Haas is graduating from Appalachian State with a BSBA in Personal Finance.

Haywood Ferguson

Senior Spotlight: Haywood Ferguson
Dec 6, 2021

Haywood Ferguson is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA degree in Supply Chain Management and Economics.

At App...

Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin

Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin
Dec 6, 2021

Derek Corbin is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Management....