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Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications
Feb 20, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting applications to its Barnes Student Research Grant Program.The Barnes grant...

Holland Fellows from Appalachian State University hold a Walker College of Business banner along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in front of the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Hong Kong. The International Finance Centre and the Hong Kong Island skyline are visible in the background.

12 App State students to study Asian markets as 2026 Holland Fellows
Feb 17, 2026

The 30-year-old international business fellowship will take students to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam BOONE, N.C. — Twelve Appalachian State ...

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Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lectu...

Dr. Justin Cox

Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026

Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, has been named the inaugural Ha...

Free Tax Help Poster

Free tax help lab for App State students now open
Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty, and staff. *Get StartedThe income tax re...

App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
Feb 6, 2026

The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is ranke...

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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company
Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-run...

App State's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center helps coordinate career fairs on App State's campus

In the News: Insurance professor weighs in on insurance industry 'talent crisis' in IA Magazine
Feb 2, 2026

IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center,...

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Guidance from banking professor featured in Boone Chamber's 'Economic Indicators' report
Jan 29, 2026

A summary of local economic impacts written by Dr. Harry Davis, NC Bankers Professor at  Appalachian State University, was featured in the Boone ...

Inside the Center for Entrepreneurship is comfortable seating, stools at a desk, bookshelves, and a wall that features the center name.

Center for Entrepreneurship to help App State researchers build entrepreneurial capacity
Jan 29, 2026

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship in the Walker College of Business is partnering with Appalachian State Universit...

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