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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 Front Page, Walker College News
G.A. Sywassink wearing academic regalia and medallion

G.A. Sywassink awarded App State's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for decades-long commitment to education Dec 17, 2025

At Appalachian State University’s December 12, 2025 Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Heather Norris bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon George Albert “G.A.” Sywas

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innovation scholars 2018

Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners Mar 13, 2018

Walker College of Business Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk, has been selected to receive a 2018 Appalachian Innovation...

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Appalachian State University named a strong performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and insurance program

Appalachian State University named a strong performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and insurance program Feb 21, 2018

Appalachian State University has been named a Strong Performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and...

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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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Walker College online bachelor's earns high honors from bestcolleges.com

Walker College online bachelor's earns high honors from bestcolleges.com Jan 16, 2018

Appalachian State University ranked 16th on the 2018 list of Best Online Programs - Bachelors in Business Administration from...

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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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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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Appalachian earns first rank from AASHE for sustainability among master's institutions Dec 5, 2017

The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) highlights top-performing colleges and universities in 17 impact...

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Pictured are Wendy Deng, Sandra Vannoy, Christopher Lytle and Martin Meznar with their counterparts at Northeastern University in Shenyang

Walker College expands international partnerships in China Oct 24, 2017

A delegation from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business visited three Chinese universities October 7-14 with the goal of...

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Meredith Pipes

Pipes named global and civic engagement specialist for Walker College of Business Sep 13, 2017

Meredith Church Pipes has been named global and civic engagement specialist for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University....

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