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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,...

D. Jason Miller, associate professor in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, facilitates a design thinking workshop with the Holland Fellows encouraging them to think outside the box while developing business plans and solutions to eliminate plastic waste. Photo by Chase Reynoldss

Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

Appalachian Risk Management and Insurance students at Lloyd's of London

RMI students participate in London study abroad program
Mar 27, 2019

Fifteen Appalachian State University students traveled to London during the university's spring break, March 2-9, as part of a Walker College of...

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series

Accounting alumna featured in DHG's podcast series
Mar 27, 2019

Accounting alumna Ashley Harbinson Ensley '05, '06 was recently featured in accounting firm Dixon Hughes Goodman's Path to...

CEO Magazine names Appalachian a tier one school on its 2019 Global MBA list

CEO Magazine names Appalachian a tier one school on its 2019 Global MBA list
Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University has been included in the Tier One listing of CEO Magazine's 2019 Global MBA Rankings.

Valerie Plame

Former career covert CIA operations officer to speak on campus April 29, 30
Mar 25, 2019

A former career covert CIA operations officer, Valerie Plame worked to protect America’s national security and prevent the proliferation of...

Appalachian Chancellor's Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University recently announced the projects that comprise the 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program,...

Second annual spring connect event connects business students to careers
Mar 24, 2019

More than 1000 business students attended Walker Spring Connect, hosted by the Walker College of Business, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 on...

Bootcamp gets App State business students career fair-ready

Bootcamp gets App State business students career fair-ready
Mar 21, 2019

On March 19, the Walker College of Business held a Career Fair Boot Camp for students in preparation for the Walker Spring Connect event on March...

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina on March 15 to spend the day with executives in the newest BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) retail center.

Women of Walker visit BCBSNC retail center
Mar 19, 2019

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina on March 15 to spend the day with executives in the newest ...