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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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Economics professor secures UEA funding for research on competition for resources Feb 1, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brock Stoddard, assistant professor in Appalachian State...

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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’ Jan 30, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in...

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Jan. 30 Club Expo to be held 10:30am-2:00pm Jan 30, 2018

Due to the university's delayed opening, the Spring 2018 Business Club Expo will begin at 10:30am on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The...

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Maheder Yohannes

Senior accounting major selected for PwC's international intern experience Jan 23, 2018

Appalachian State University senior accounting major Maheder Yohannes has been selected to travel to Sydney, Australia to represent the Southeast...

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Appalachian’s SBTDC generates 14 new businesses, $10.57 million in capital Jan 18, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Small Business Technology Development...

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US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 16, 2018

Appalachian State University made U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 2018 Best Online Graduate Education...

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MBA Alumni Highlight: Katie Ann Henderson Jan 2, 2018

Katie Ann Henderson ‘10 is the Marketing Director at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, an independent financial...

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Appalachian’s MBA program listed among The Princeton Review’s 2018 best

Appalachian’s MBA program listed among The Princeton Review’s 2018 best Dec 30, 2017

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is featured in The Princeton Review's 2018 list of best on-campus...

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MBA Alumni Highlight: Carlie Sheffield Dec 4, 2017

Carlie Sheffield '16 is a business analyst and brilliant factory leader at GE Aviation in Asheville, North...

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#WalkerAbroad photo competition winners with Associate Dean Martin Meznar, left, and International Programs Specialist Meredith Pipes, right