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Walker College earns national attention for AI teaching approach
May 1, 2026

AACSB, the accrediting body for Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has shared a report on how business schools are scaling A...

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WCOB celebrates student excellence at honors convocation
Apr 26, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized outstanding student leaders during its annual Honors Convocation on April 17. It's one of many celebrat...

Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors
Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.Dr. Justin...

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App State MBA recognized in Fortune Best Business Schools & MBA Programs for 2026
Feb 17, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has been named to the Fortune Best Business Schools and MBA Programs 2026 rankings.The rec...

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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...

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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G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education
Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters u...

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Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Dec 9, 2025

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in the expanding Kenneth E. Peacock Hall, a milestone in the un...

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world

In the News: Walker College of Business is helping students lead in an AI-enabled world
Nov 16, 2025

Appalachian State University was included on a list of universities incorporating AI into the business school curriculum and helping students lea...

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