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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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Walker College welcomes five new faculty members, two new staff members to begin 2022

Walker College welcomes five new faculty members, two new staff members to begin 2022 Jan 7, 2022

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of five new faculty members and two new staff members...

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As part of its mission, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. As of spring 2021, more than 240 App State alumni were living and working abroad.

A black and gold world — 6 Mountaineers share how App State prepared them for life, career success Dec 20, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Whether Mountaineers come to App State as domestic or international students, they leave with an App State Experience that has...

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From left are Madison Browne, Brandy Hadley, Lori Medders and Amy Odom

Four Walker College community members featured in most recent edition of 'All About Women' Dec 16, 2021

All About Women, a free bimonthly magazine for the N.C. High Country produced by Mountain Times Publications, recently featured four female...

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Dean's and Chancellor's list honor for past semester

Nearly 900 earn Dean's and Chancellor's list honor for Fall 2021 Dec 16, 2021

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2021 semester.

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Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems Dec 14, 2021

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has earned the Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for her ...

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A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian

A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian Nov 21, 2021

As students returned to full classrooms this semester, the students of Enactus Appalachian, part of an international organization...

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Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow

Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow Nov 14, 2021

Appalachian State University's Pia Albinsson, a professor in the...

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