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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 announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists May 11, 2016

A total of 561 undergraduate students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors and 186 earned ...

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Pangolins Threatened With Extinction: Diminishing Demand Focus of App State Competition May 9, 2016

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Business students win leadership case competition; earn trip to International Leadership Association Global Conference Apr 29, 2016

Three teams of business students completed in the 2016 Walker College of Business Leadership Case Competition ...

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AMB sustainability report is not only one of the first of its kind, but also features faculty-student collaboration from the Walker College Apr 26, 2016

The Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) sustainability report, released Friday, April 22 (coinciding with Earth Day 2016), is not...

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2016 Appalachian experimental and environmental economics workshop to be held April 29-30 Apr 25, 2016

The Department of Economics and the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis (CERPA) at Appalachian...

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Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards Apr 25, 2016

Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and...

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Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance Apr 22, 2016

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 22 during the Walker College of Business Honors Convocation...

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Economics major Matt Drake presents research at conferences Apr 22, 2016

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Eighty Appalachian State University business students earn emerging leader certification through BB&T Leadership Institute Apr 22, 2016

Undergraduate and and MBA students in the Walker College of Business were certified this semester as Emerging...

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Senior Caleb Keck has spent the last four years balancing school and golf, and the journey is almost over Apr 20, 2016

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