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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.

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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. *

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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 Front Page, Walker College News
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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...

Students, Alumni, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Front Page
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...

Faculty, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page, In the News: Dr. David Marlett
Q4 2025 Economic Indicators Report cover from Boone Chamber of Commerce with large Q4 and Boone Chamber logo within Q.

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...

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Inside the Center for Entrepreneurship is comfortable seating, stools at a desk, bookshelves, and a wall that features the center name.
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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for fall 2025 Jan 8, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2025 semester.

1,097 students in the Walker...

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Jillian Goldstein, left, accepts a certificate with the text "best honors poster award" from Dr. Santosh Nandi.
App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.' Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business.

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G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

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...

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Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from Appalachian State University's Hickory campus — the second class to do so.

Bailey Tumas '25 — Perseverance and pride at App State Hickory Dec 15, 2025

Bailey Tumas is among the students earning their degrees from ...

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