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Students and faculty from the Department of Accounting at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Accounting graduate students explore regulatory and legal accounting in Washington, DC
Mar 31, 2025

Graduate students and faculty from Appalachian State University's Department of Accounting were in Washington, D.C., during the university's spring br...

CEO Magazine

App State among the world’s top-tier MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine
Mar 25, 2025

CEO Magazine has included Appalachian State University in its 2025 rankings for the world’s top-tier MBA programs.The publication has designated App...

App State students at NCSLA meeting

Students present on insurance coverage gaps at statewide insurance meeting
Mar 25, 2025

Twelve students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the North Carolina Surplus Li...

Appalachian students and faculty at GreenBiz(L-R): Jim Westerman,Grace Houle, Charlie Bourne, Tammy Kowalczyk

Appalachian students and faculty learn from sustainability experts at GreenBiz
Mar 24, 2025

Students and faculty from Appalachian State University recently connected with sustainability experts at the GreenBiz Conference in Scottsdale, Arizon...

Over 350 cybersecurity professionals, educators and students convene at App State Cyber Summit
Mar 23, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Around the world, four out of five ransomware attacks target small to medium-sized businesses, and 60% of small businesses close withi...

Dr. Harry Davis at a Boone Chamber Event

Finance professor to receive Boone Chamber's 'Respect Your Elder' award
Mar 19, 2025

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State University's NC Bankers' Association Professor, with its Re...

From left are Connor Perdue, Enzo Ramos, Rachel Hamlin, Nicholas Lievano, and Avery Clark

Five are top performers during February 25 Excel competition
Mar 17, 2025

Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February 25.Th...

Broyhill Fellows win NC CFA Institute research challenge

Broyhill Fellows win state round of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 14, 2025

Appalachian State University students have won the sub-regional (North Carolina) round of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global security...

Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy recipient, wears a custom blazer designed by Mitch Purgason. Courtesy of Mitch Purgason.

In the news: App State alum entrepreneur becomes official designer for Heisman blazer
Mar 13, 2025

In a recent article entitled App State alum entrepreneur becomes official designer for Heisman blazer, The Appalachian News Editor Madalyn E...

Jonathan Bitting

Finance professor's research on executive accountability is featured in Forbes
Mar 11, 2025

Dr. Jonathan Bitting, an assistant professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University's Walker College of B...