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For 2026–27, U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazine and Forbes magazine have recognized Appalachian State University among the best schools in the nation — and across the world — for business education. Students in App State’s Walker College of Business are pictured in March 2026, taking part in a study abroad program in London. They were accompanied by Dr. David Marlett, professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and managing director of App State’

App State named a business education leader in US and worldwide for 2026–27 Aug 21, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Cementing its reputation as a leader in business education, Appalachian State University enters the 2026–27 academic year with top honors from five major publications.

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Fiscal years 2025 and 2026 mark the most successful fundraising years in App State’s history, with the university securing more than $50 million in private donations each year — funds that directly support App State students. During the milestone period, every major area of the university has benefited, with contributions supporting academics and athletics. Pictured, an App State graduate celebrates at App State’s Spring 2026 Commencement, held May 7–9 on the Boone campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State fundraising reaches historic heights, expands support for Mountaineers Aug 19, 2026

Giving topped $50 million in both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026

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App State faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2026 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Abhijit Ramalingam, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Scott Jensen, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Matt Crump, Cele Burt and Dr. Jonathan Bitting. Not pictured is Dr. Robin Romanus. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence Aug 4, 2026

New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award

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Appalachian students earn awards during PBL National Leadership Conference in Atlanta Jul 12, 2016

Six Appalachian State University students recently traveled to the Peach State to CONNECT with top future business leaders and showcase their...

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Sam Formby named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration for the Walker College Jun 23, 2016

Sam Formby has accepted the role of associate dean for undergraduate...

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Our students are our future: RMI Professor featured in Rough Notes magazine Jun 23, 2016

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Marketing student chronicles internship abroad and shares experiences as a 2016 Holland Fellow in China Jun 22, 2016

Senior marketing major Samantha Bender is completing a 12-week internship in China. She is also...

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Walker College professor to further research on key bee health questions Jun 21, 2016

Project Apis m., a non-profit organization that administers funds and directs research to enhance the health and vitality of...

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Economics professor featured in University of Innsbruck video post Jun 20, 2016

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics Dave McEvoy is featured in a video released by the University of Innsbruck in Austria.

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Walker College featured in BestColleges publication of top online business programs Jun 20, 2016

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has been featured in BestColleges publication of...

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Walker College professors to present to Mandela Washington Fellows Jun 17, 2016

Professors from the Walker College of Business Department of Management will present to the ...

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June Dean's Update Jun 15, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

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Five receive the Walker College’s 2016 Sywassink Award for Excellence Jun 15, 2016

Four Appalachian State University faculty members and one staff member in the Walker College of Business have received the college's 2016...

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