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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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Dr. Todd Cherry, professor of economics at Appalachian, conducts research on climate policy

Economics professor's research contributes to major U.N. report. Nov 28, 2018

Research from faculty members in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has informed the ninth annual...

Faculty, Dept - ECON, Research, Front Page
International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset

International business awards luncheon recognizes students and faculty for their work to develop a global-mindset Nov 28, 2018

Every year, the Walker College of Business international business awards luncheon serves as a moment to recognize students and...

Students, Faculty, International, Front Page, Walker College News
Nine business students to present senior research theses Dec. 6
Aneisy Minerva Cardó, center, has earned Appalachian State University's International Graduate Student Award for 2018.

MBA student named 2018 Graduate Student Global Leader Nov 19, 2018

Aneisy Minerva Cardó has earned Appalachian State University's  Graduate Student Global Leadership Award for...

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Preston MacDonald with his research poster at the 2018 State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Business majors present at Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium Nov 15, 2018

Appalachian State University seniors Luis Rangel, Myles Grady and Preston MacDonald traveled...

Students, Front Page, Research, Centers - CARE, Dept - FIN, Dept - ECON

MBA Alumni Highlight: Zak Ammar Nov 15, 2018

Zak Ammar ‘16 is the Founder and CEO of Vixster LLC, a waste and recycling collection service that serves...

Alumni, MBA, Front Page
Annie Love

Annie Love reminds Appalachian business students to take advantage of career services Nov 14, 2018

Appalachian State University's business career services office in the BB&T Student Leadership Center is full of inviting and...

Centers - Business Career Services, Staff, Alumni, Dept - ECON, Front Page
Pictured, from back to front, are John Dostert, Emma Harkins, Bennett Batten, Jordan Boyd, Austin Solomon, Riana Clark, Jenny Zheng, and Rachel Bellflowers; Appalachian State University students who attended the annual Phi Beta Lambda Fall Leadership Development Conference (FLDC) in Greensboro, North Carolina, November 9-10, 2018.

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter attend state leadership conference Nov 13, 2018

Eight Appalachian State University students attended the annual Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Fall Leadership Development...

Students, Front Page, Competition
Appalachian alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07, left, and Filipe Ho ’07 review fabric swatches at their OLE MASON JAR menswear shop in Charlotte. Photo submitted

Appalachian alumni and co-founders of OLE MASON JAR earn Made in the South Award Nov 7, 2018

Appalachian State University alumni Bradley Rhyne '07 and Filipe Ho '07, co-founders of Charlotte-based...

Alumni, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page
Dec. 1 Educate to Empower event will support Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development

Dec. 1 Educate to Empower event will support Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development Nov 7, 2018

Appalachian State University senior management major Sirisha Karra is a team leader for the Raleigh branch of the ...

Students, Sustainable Business, Events, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Dept - MGT, Front Page