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Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lectu...

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Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026

Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, has been named the inaugural Ha...

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Free tax help lab for App State students now open
Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty, and staff. *Get StartedThe income tax re...

App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
Feb 6, 2026

The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is ranke...

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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company
Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-run...

App State's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center helps coordinate career fairs on App State's campus

In the News: Insurance professor weighs in on insurance industry 'talent crisis' in IA Magazine
Feb 2, 2026

IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center,...

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Guidance from banking professor featured in Boone Chamber's 'Economic Indicators' report
Jan 29, 2026

A summary of local economic impacts written by Dr. Harry Davis, NC Bankers Professor at  Appalachian State University, was featured in the Boone ...

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Center for Entrepreneurship to help App State researchers build entrepreneurial capacity
Jan 29, 2026

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship in the Walker College of Business is partnering with Appalachian State Universit...

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Chancellor’s and dean’s lists celebrate academic excellence for fall 2025
Jan 8, 2026

Appalachian State University has released the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2025 semester.1,097 students in the Walker College of Bus...

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17 present at WCOB Honors program celebration, digital marketing major earns 'best paper'
Jan 7, 2026

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business Honors students presented on special topics during the college's senior honors celebration o...