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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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Marketing alumna to serve as speaker for COB Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation Apr 6, 2016

Vanessa LeLiever Murray '98, event marketing consultant for TAKE Success, will serve as the...

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College of business to offer club expo during Appalachian's spring open house Apr 6, 2016

Appalachian's Spring Open House will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016, and this semester, the Walker College of Business is piloting a club expo...

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Stuart Powell joins Appalachian’s Walker College of Business as Executive in Residence Apr 6, 2016

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IBSA executive lecture series featuring Mark Schneider to be held Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 pm Apr 5, 2016

The International Business Student Association invites you to attend its annual Executive Business Lecture on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 pm in...

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Sustainability, Waste Management Win Day At App State “Pitch Day” For Entrepreneurs Apr 4, 2016

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Faculty, staff participate in the third annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium Apr 4, 2016

Eight representatives from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Eastern Kentucky University in...

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YOUR VIEW: Who's inventing our future? Mar 23, 2016

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Pi Sigma Epsilon's Golf for Grayson Mar 22, 2016

Pi Sigma Epsilon will host the 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at...

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Big things ahead for Brantley Center students Mar 16, 2016

Students in the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center are "business as usual" this spring semester.

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Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses Mar 15, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's Student Chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

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