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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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Female business students participate in two-day professional experience and celebration Apr 18, 2016

Twenty-four female Appalachian State University business students traveled to Charlotte April 14-15 to celebrate their semester-long...

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MBA students tour Boeing site in Charleston, SC during Executive Impact site visit Apr 18, 2016

Appalachian State University graduate students traveled to North Charleston, SC April 14 to learn about Boeing's human...

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Bobby Martin ’92 – from “lousy student” to magna cum laude to entrepreneur – shares thoughts on success Apr 18, 2016

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Walker Fellows win big at the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony Apr 15, 2016

The Walker Fellows, the student ambassadorial program for the Walker College of Business,...

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UNC President Margaret Spellings visits Appalachian Apr 15, 2016

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Walker College Professor of Economics John Whitehead to lead socioeconomic study on Atlantic Menhaden Commercial Fisheries Apr 11, 2016

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Professor of Economics David Dickinson travels the globe in the name of better sleep Apr 11, 2016

Walker College Professor of Economics David Dickinson tavels the globe in the name of better sleep – better sleep research...

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Student members of Appalachian's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attend state leadership conference Apr 10, 2016

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter recently traveled to the organization's State Leadership...

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Appstate AITP earns outstanding chapter of the year award Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian State University's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student chapter received the AITP...

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Dean's Update - April Apr 6, 2016

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

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