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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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Walker College of Business faculty to present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium Mar 11, 2016

Eight Walker College of Business faculty members will present their collaborative research at the Appalachian Research in Business...

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Beta Alpha Psi attends the BAP Southeast regional meeting Mar 9, 2016

Seven Walker College of Business students and members of Appalachian State Un

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AMA to participate in the American Marketing Association’s International Collegiate Conference Mar 9, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's American Marketing Association (AMA) will participate in the AMA International Collegiate...

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Bowden Investment Group advances to finals in UGA Pitch Competition Mar 9, 2016

Three Walker College of Business students have earned a top spot in the University of Georgia (UGA) Stock Pitch Competition...

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Students experience the rich and raw side of Costa Rica’s coffee industry and reassess value of people, planet and profit Mar 4, 2016

Over winter break, Dr. Ken Corley, professor in the Walker College of Business, along with local resident and java entrepreneur Don "Bald Guy"...

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Dean's Update - March 7 Mar 3, 2016

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

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Finance team wins regional research challenge Mar 3, 2016

ASU NEWS—For the fifth year running, a team of students...

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