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App State has been named a national — and international — leader for business education in 2024–25, receiving recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine and CEO Magazine. Pictured are attendees at the 2023 Business for Good event, hosted by App State’s Walker College of Business. This annual event highlights sustainable business practices.

App State named a national and world leader in business education for 2024–25
Nov 26, 2024

App State’s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazi...

App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank

App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank
Nov 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has been named the “Best Master’s in Data Analytics” by CollegeRank. The ranking considers overall ...

Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy

Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy
Nov 11, 2024

The Department of Management at Appalachian State University has launched an Adventure Leadership Academy (ALA) for students to develop leadership and...

U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Money.com, The Wall Street Journal and Washington Monthly magazine have all named App State among the nation’s “best” and “top” schools for 2024–25, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value, benefits for student veterans and more. Pictured Oct. 15, trees begin to change into fall colors on App State’s Boone campus.

App State earns rankings among the best schools in the nation, Southeast for 2024–25
Oct 31, 2024

US News has named the university a top 3 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans supportBOONE, N.C. — The latest col...

The North Carolina School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals across the state took part in the school’s 2024 program, held July 22–26 at App State’s Boone campus.

NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’
Aug 1, 2024

More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App StateBOONE, N.C. — The North Carolina School of Banking (NCSB)...

In the News: Dean’s List: What is the UNC System requesting in this year’s NC budget?

In the News: Dean’s List: What is the UNC System requesting in this year’s NC budget?
Jun 24, 2024

This “Dean’s List” roundup in The Charlotte Observer includes information about the UNC System’s budget requests and App State’s new cyberse...

A conceptual rendering of the cybersecurity lab to be constructed on the second floor of App State’s Hickory campus building. Note, designs for the cybersecurity lab are still in development.

App State’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program begins this fall
May 31, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, Appalachian State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — the only such program offered b...

Spring 2024 Courageous Conversations Recap
Mar 21, 2024

A recent article published by the Appalachian highlights the spring edition of the Walker College of Business' Courageous Conversations series.The art...

Students in App State’s Walker College of Business attend class in Peacock Hall.

Fortune ranks App State 11th in nation for 2024 ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs’
Mar 11, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has been recognized by Fortune in its list of “Best Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024.” Th...

pp State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing rank among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its annual “Best Online Programs” rankings.

App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 18, 2024

The annual U.S. News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programsBOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has strengthen...

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