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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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In this aerial photo, a morning sun illuminates Appalachian State University’s campus as a fine layer of fog rises from the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Appalachian recently appeared in the 2020 rankings of U.S. News & World Report for its value, academics, innovation and benefits for student veterans, among other categories. The university was also recognized by The Princeton Review, as well as MONEY, Forbes and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazines.

Appalachian among 2019 ‘Top’ and ‘Best Value Colleges’ in America — Forbes magazine Sep 19, 2019

Now in the top half of colleges ranked, Appalachian’s placement in Forbes magazine’s annual “America’s Top Colleges” list has gained 13 positions... Walker College News
Appalachian State University ranked one of the best online business bachelor’s programs for 2020
The Walker College welcomes new faculty and staff members in Fall 2019
Dixon-Fowler, Shinnar to lead in Department of Management
The winners of the Walker College of Business’ 2019 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Amy Odom ’03, Dr. Rachel Shinnar, Dr. Mary Stolberg ’14, Dr. Peter Groothuis, Dr. Pennie Bagley, Michelle Boisclair and Dr. Dana Clark.
Supply chain management program to transition to Department of Marketing
Stec named experiential learning faculty fellow in business

Stec named experiential learning faculty fellow in business Jun 10, 2019

Mr. Bob Stec, a management lecturer in the Walker College of Business, has been named experiential learning faculty...

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Stallworth named director of Master of Science in Accounting program at Appalachian State University

Stallworth named director of Master of Science in Accounting program at Appalachian State University Jun 10, 2019

Dr. Lynn Stallworth has been named program director of the Master of Science in Accounting program at...

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McEvoy named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College

McEvoy named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College May 28, 2019

The Walker College of Business (WCOB) at Appalachian State University has named Dr. Dave McEvoy, associate professor in the college's...

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