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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

 

Giving, Front Page
View of the exterior glass being installed for the new addition. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Peacock Hall addition takes shape as construction passes halfway mark Aug 3, 2026

The addition to Peacock Hall was featured in Appalachian State University Chancellor Heather Norris' July 31, 2026, Inside Appalachian

Walker College News, Front Page, Giving
From left are Pearce Lowrey, Abigail Ledford, Avin Patel, Rian Mofu and Matt Adkins

App State team wins State Rounds of '26 CFA Institute Research Challenge Mar 5, 2026

A team of students from Appalachian State University won the State Finals Round of the 2026...

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Student at App State shakes hands with an employer, alongside badge for est online MBA programs in AI
An App State student in front of "HIRE NEERS" sign

75+ employers are set to attend March 5 career fair, 'Spring Connect' Mar 3, 2026

Students at Appalachian State University are encouraged to connect classroom experiences to careers this Thursday, March 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m...

Students, Centers - Business Career Services, Front Page

First-ever Strategic Business Case Competition offers prize money for refining your skills Feb 22, 2026

Through a Dean’s Club-sponsored Strategic Business Case Competition in the Walker College of Business, students at Appalachian...

Students, Front Page, Research
Photo of student researchers in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University

Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications Feb 20, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting applications to its...

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Holland Fellows from Appalachian State University hold a Walker College of Business banner along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in front of the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Hong Kong. The International Finance Centre and the Hong Kong Island skyline are visible in the background.

12 App State students to study Asian markets as 2026 Holland Fellows Feb 17, 2026

The 30-year-old international business fellowship will take students to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam

 

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App State MBA students outdoors at App State

App State MBA recognized in Fortune Best Business Schools & MBA Programs for 2026 Feb 17, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has been named to the...

Walker College News, Front Page
Collage of New Faculty Faces

Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.

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Dr. Justin Cox
Free Tax Help Poster

Free tax help lab for App State students now open Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University...

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