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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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The 2017 AppLab cohort visited the IBM Design Studios in August to learn more about the Design Thinking process. Photo submitted by Richard Elaver

AppLab 3.0 kicks off with IBM Design Thinking workshop Sep 12, 2017

This fall, 30 Appalachian State University students enrolled in the first cohort of ...

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Bobby Kennedy Jr. Caps ASU’s Walker College ‘Business for Good’ Summit in Blowing Rock Sep 12, 2017

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University held its third annual ...

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Winners of the 2017 Appalachian Staff Excellence Awards were recently recognized at the Fall Semester Faculty and Staff Meeting by Carole Greene, chair of Staff Senate and Chancellor Sheri N. Everts. From left: Greene, Mary Beth McKee, an instructional technology consultant in Learning Technology Services; Haley Childers, communications director for the Walker College of Business; Daniel Bryan, an employee relations consultant for the Office of Human Resources; James Burniston, the office associate in the D

Faculty and staff honored for excellence Sep 4, 2017

Seven faculty and four staff members at Appalachian State University were honored for excellence at the Fall Semester Faculty and Staff Meeting...

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Call for Dean's Club Research Grant Proposals Sep 1, 2017

The Walker College of Business Dean's Club now invites proposals for research grants for 2017-18.

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Accounting professor earns grant from Aspen Institute; graduate students will research on IBM case study

Accounting professor earns grant from Aspen Institute; graduate students will research on IBM case study Aug 29, 2017

Appalachian State University Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk has been awarded a 2017 Faculty Micro-Grant...

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Beta Gamma Sigma Certificate

Academic year marks 40th anniversary for Appalachian's Beta Gamma Sigma honor society Aug 24, 2017

The 2017-18 academic year marks the 40th anniversary of Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma...

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Walker College of Business Alumnus Andrew Kota has been named executive director of the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, effective September 1.

Walker College alumnus named executive director of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina Aug 23, 2017

Walker College of Business Alumnus Andrew Kota has been named executive director of the ...

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Appalachian Beta Alpha Psi Officers in Anaheim, CA

Accounting students participate in KPMG International Day of Literacy, present during national meeting Aug 18, 2017

Ten Appalachian State University students traveled to Anaheim, CA August 3-5 to participate in  the national Beta Alpha Psi (BAP...

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Jerry Zhang

Alumni feature: young alum finds fit with highjump Aug 15, 2017

Jerry Zhang is a recent Appalachian State University graduate and an international sales consultant for HighJump, a computer software company...

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