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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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A delegation from Appalachian State University visits NIDA Business School in Thailand during a January 2019 study abroad trip.

Witness the tourism supply chain in Thailand through students’ study abroad online album Jan 10, 2019

MBA students from Appalachian State University are studying abroad in Thailand this week, in advance of the spring 2019 semester beginning on...

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Walker College’s “Women in Financial Services” Initiative Takes 10 to New York City Jan 9, 2019

Ten Appalachian State University College of Business female students and two Professors traveled to New York City November 7-11 as part of the “...

Students, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page
Harry Davis will speak at 3rd annual High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast (Photo Watauga Democrat)
Heidi Ragan '02, '05

Alumna named BRE district manager Jan 7, 2019

Appalachian State University alumna Heidi Ragan '02, '05 has been named Watauga District manager for Blue Ridge Energy...

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Walker College announces Dean's Club Research Prize Jan 1, 2019

The Walker College of Business has announced the creation of the Dean's Club Research Prize, which is intended to support and...

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Dr. Randy Edwards, Appalachian’s vice chancellor for university advancement, far left, and Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, associate vice chancellor for international education and development at Appalachian, far right, present Jigang “Harrison” He with the inaugural Appalachian Global Engagement Award at the Global Leadership Awards Luncheon held during Appalachian’s International Education Week in November.
‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement

‘Honoring, praising and congratulating’ Appalachian’s graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement Dec 17, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — About 1,600 students crossed the platform during the university’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday in Holmes...

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Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3

Apply for business scholarships online through Feb. 3 Dec 3, 2018

All Walker College of Business students are encouraged to submit an application to be eligible for 2019-20 Appalachian State University...

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Erin Brown, left, and Brendan Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society

Brown, Sullivan named to Cratis D. Williams Society Nov 30, 2018

Two students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University...

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L-R IIANC CEO Aubie Knight, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, and Brantley Center Managing Director David Marlett

IIANC Continues Support of Appalachian Brantley Risk & Insurance Center and RMI Majors Nov 29, 2018

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) has made another $70,000 gift to the Brantley Risk and...

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