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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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Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating Sep 28, 2021

Research from faculty at Appalachian State University examines a favorite American tradition: tailgating -- and what motivates us to participate...

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Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal

Student economists estimate the economic impact of Blue Ridge Brutal Sep 27, 2021

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

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Data analytics graduate student to attend SouthEast SAS Users Group conference

Data analytics graduate student to attend SouthEast SAS Users Group conference Sep 27, 2021

Appalachian State University graduate student Gopika Malik has received an academic student grant to attend the...

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Business majors invited to September workshops to hone skills before Business Career Week Aug 29, 2021

Business Career Services, housed in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, will host a series of professional development...

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Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021

Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021 Aug 12, 2021

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of 19 new faculty members and six new staff members.

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50th Anniversary Art

The Walker College is 50; Swap Your Story for App State Swag Aug 5, 2021

Fifty years ago, Appalachian State University’s College of Business was founded, and professors began educating and inspiring students and...

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Megan Winter, a Master of Science in Accounting student at App State, has earned a $10,000 scholarship

App State accounting grad student earns $10,000 scholarship from PCAOB Jul 19, 2021

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)...

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CSCMP Charlotte meeting and fundraising event at Amazon

Supply chain management advisory board collaborates to endow scholarship Jul 12, 2021

Members of the board that advises Appalachian State University’s supply chain...

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