Lee Barnes Scholars Program established at Appalachian
May 29, 2012. A new scholarship has been established at Appalachian State University to support future business majors in the Walker College of Business (WCOB). The Lee Barnes Scholars Program, established with a four-year, $200,000 pledge from M. Lee Barnes Jr. of Durham, will support students who are majoring or intend to major in a field of study within the business college, who have financial need, and whose high school record demonstrates significant accomplishment and high academic achievement.