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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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MBA Alumni Highlight: Natalie Martin Jul 3, 2018

Natalie Martin '13 is a Connected Vehicle Business Development Manager for Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks within the Uptime...

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Student Government Association President DeJon McCoy-Milbourne is sworn in to Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees by North Carolina District Judge Rebecca Eggers-Gryder at the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting. McCoy-Milbourne, of Fayetteville, is a senior quadruple major in finance and banking, risk management and insurance, accounting and economics. Photo by Troy Tuttle.

Chancellor Everts shares updates on campus projects and initiatives at Appalachian’s Board of Trustees meeting Jun 30, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — In her remarks at the June 22 meeting of Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees, Chancellor Sheri Everts provided updates...

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Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues

Economics professor delivers keynote address at international conference, discusses applications of economics on key social issues Jun 12, 2018

Dr. Mark Strazicich, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University, recently served as a keynote speaker for the...

Dept - ECON, Front Page, Research
Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames

Walker College namesake John Walker inducted into Wilkes Hall of Fames May 29, 2018

A large crowd attended the induction of 10 people into the Wilkes County Hall of Fame on Thursday night at the Stone Center in the Wilkes County...

Business Advisory Council, Front Page
From upper left, clockwise: Appalachian Business Professors Pia Albinsson, Dana Clark, Heather Dixon-Fowler, Pete Groothuis, Scott Hunsinger, Tammy Kowalczyk, Ash Morgan and Tracy Reed

WIN staff service day proves a win for university community May 22, 2018

Staff at Appalachian State University took to campus grounds recently to paint handrails, remove litter and perform various other tasks as part...

Faculty, Sustainable Business, Service, Front Page
Beroth Oil family, from left, Vic Beroth, Vice President; Walter Beroth, President/CEO; George Beroth, Retired; Winfield Beroth, Retired; Vernice Beroth Jr., Retired; and Kevin Beroth, Vice President (Julie Knight)
Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls

Walker College to offer Summer STEM program for girls May 10, 2018

Appalachian State University will offer Aspire IT, a summer...

Faculty, MBA, Dept - CIS, Front Page