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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,...

Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14

Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14
Sep 28, 2021

Twelve business research projects were presented at the 2021 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on...

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating
Sep 28, 2021

Research from faculty at Appalachian State University examines a favorite American tradition: tailgating -- and what motivates us to participate...

Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal

Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal
Sep 27, 2021

Students from Appalachian State University's student chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

Data analytics graduate student to attend SouthEast SAS Users Group conference

Data analytics graduate student to attend SouthEast SAS Users Group conference
Sep 27, 2021

Appalachian State University graduate student Gopika Malik has received an academic student grant to attend the...

New faculty research highlight: Santosh Nandi

New faculty research highlight: Santosh Nandi
Sep 22, 2021

Santosh Nandi, an assistant professor of management at Appalachian State University, has recently published two research papers. 

Volunteers needed to help community members prepared 2022 tax returns

Volunteers needed to help community members prepared 2022 tax returns
Sep 21, 2021

Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting works with the Watauga Public Library and...

Risk management and insurance student earns top spot in 2021 CPCU student competition

Risk management and insurance student earns top spot in 2021 CPCU student competition
Sep 19, 2021

Appalachian State University senior Madison Browne has won first place in the 2021 Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Society student...

Marketing professors consider organic food consumption in emerging markets

Marketing professors consider organic food consumption in emerging markets
Sep 1, 2021

Marketing professors Lubna Nafees, Eva Hyatt, Neel Das and Unal Boya in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have published...