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Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras speaks at App State's Global Good Conference. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Global Good Conference brings business leaders and students together to explore sustainability Oct 7, 2026

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered on Appalachian State University’s Boone Campus on Sept.

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from left are Jon Bleakley, Dennis Guignet, Jesse Pipes, Meredith Pipes, Shirley Morris and Ayla Solomon, who were all recognized as Global Good awardees in 2026

Walker College honors Global Good, Triple E award recipients Oct 7, 2026

The Walker College of Business recognized six faculty, staff and students for their contributions to sustainability and global engagement during the Sept. 25 Global Good Conference.

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Panelists speak to students at App State Hickory's Bridge Day. Photo by Jackson Shoe

NCACPA Bridge Day connects business students with accounting professionals Oct 4, 2026

More than 30 students gathered at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus on Sept.

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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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App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs Feb 6, 2026

The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs Front Page, Walker College News
Student members of ASE, founders of Carolina Sweet Water, at their first-ever production run

Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State...

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App State's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center helps coordinate career fairs on App State's campus

In the News: Insurance professor weighs in on insurance industry 'talent crisis' in IA Magazine Feb 2, 2026

IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s...

Faculty, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page, In the News: Dr. David Marlett
Q4 2025 Economic Indicators Report cover from Boone Chamber of Commerce with large Q4 and Boone Chamber logo within Q.

Guidance from banking professor featured in Boone Chamber's 'Economic Indicators' report Jan 29, 2026

A summary of local economic impacts written by Dr. Harry Davis, NC Bankers Professor at  Appalachian State University, was featured in the...

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Inside the Center for Entrepreneurship is comfortable seating, stools at a desk, bookshelves, and a wall that features the center name.
Jillian Goldstein, left, accepts a certificate with the text "best honors poster award" from Dr. Santosh Nandi.
App State alumnus Elver DePaz-Lopez.

Elver DePaz-Lopez '25 featured in '1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter.' Dec 18, 2025

Elver DePaz-Lopez is one of 399 December 2025 graduates of the Walker College of Business.

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Uriel Rivera Herrera
G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane...

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