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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,...

Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA

Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA
May 20, 2019

Two Appalachian State University accounting professors were recently honored by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), a professional...

Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize

Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize
May 7, 2019

During the 2019 G.A. Sywassink Day of Excellence, four Appalachian State University business professors earned the first-ever ...

Bagley named chairperson for Department of Accounting
Nine business students to present senior research theses May 2

Six business students to present senior research theses May 2
May 1, 2019

Student members of Appalachian State University's Business Honors Program ...

Walker College of Business Beans to offer Beans from the Dean beginning May 3

Walker College of Business Beans to offer Beans from the Dean beginning May 3
May 1, 2019

On select days during finals, students can stop by Beans 2 Brew in Peacock Hall for a free cup of coffee, on the dean.

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 Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs

Appalachian appoints Dr. Jacqui Bergman as vice provost for faculty affairs
Apr 28, 2019

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Division of Academic Affairs recently announced...

Kailash Satyarthi

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian
Apr 17, 2019

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...

Charles Herst, Reed Morris, Kali Smith

Walker College of Business students receive full-ride scholarships to Hong Kong Baptist University
Apr 17, 2019

Three Appalachian State University students have received full-ride scholarships to pursue their master’s degrees at Hong Kong Baptist University...

Appalachian to host staff appreciation event April 16
Apr 16, 2019

From academic advisors to administrative assistants, staff members in the Walker College of Business give their all to create transformational...