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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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41 honored by Appalachian during Beta Gamma Sigma induction

41 honored by Appalachian during Beta Gamma Sigma induction Nov 4, 2020

Forty Appalachian State University students and one professor were inducted to Beta Gamma Sigma on Friday, November 13, 2020.

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Appalachian accounting students and Beta Alpha Psi members travel to conference/competition.

App State's chapter of accounting organization Beta Alpha Psi earns superior status Oct 20, 2020

Appalachian State University's Epsilon Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) - an international honorary organization for financial information...

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App State faculty member fosters equitable experiences for underrepresented students Oct 20, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, faculty member Dr. Jamie Parson’s focus on diversity and inclusion is exhibited in her work to...

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Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State Sep 25, 2020

The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity...

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Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20 Sep 22, 2020

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition that...

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Assistant professor of economics, Dr. Dennis Guignet (center) won the Dean’s Club Research Prize at Appalachian State University. Marketing professor, Dr. Neel Das (left), and finance professor Dr. Brandy Hadley (right) earned second place prizes

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes Sep 18, 2020

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned...

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App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students Sep 2, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — In August 2020, Appalachian State University welcomed 20,023 students, a landmark enrollment for the university. In addition,...

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From top left, clockwise, are Pia Albinsson, Joseph Cazier, Bonnie Guy, John Whitehead, Rachel Shinnar, Mark Lewis and  Lakshmi Iyer

Seven earn professorships in Walker College of Business Aug 28, 2020

Seven Appalachian State University professors have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business.

Four additional...

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