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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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Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14

Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14 Jun 14, 2016

Approximately 400 business students graduated from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business on Saturday, May 14.

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Student athletes receive top honors for academic performance

Student athletes receive top honors for academic performance Jun 10, 2016

Forty-four of the 222 students named to Appalachian State University's...

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Economics professors to present research at 22nd annual European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conference

Economics professors to present research at 22nd annual European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conference Jun 9, 2016

Walker College of Business economics professors David McEvoy and Ash Morgan will present research at the...

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Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business

Interim department chairs named in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business Jun 7, 2016

Dinesh Davé, Mike Dotson, and Delbert Goff have been appointed to leadership positions in Appalachian State...

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Appalachian sustainable business experts address Asheville Accounting and Management Conference attendees

Appalachian sustainable business experts address Asheville Accounting and Management Conference attendees Jun 1, 2016

Walker College Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk and Professor of Management Jim Westerman recently...

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Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement

Ninety-two percent of Walker College graduates are employed or continuing education six months after commencement May 26, 2016

Ninety-two percent of Walker College of Business Class of 2015 graduates have successfully reached their first destination,...

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MBA hooding ceremony provides forum to honor several for high academic achievement, leadership May 16, 2016

Fifty Walker College of Business students were recognized as candidates for graduation (May and August 2016) with a Master of Business...

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