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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 “2025 Best Online Programs” rankings. Mountaineer students Caroline Flanigan, a junior sustainable technology and business double major from Holly Springs, left, and Sean Glasgow, a sophomore music industry studies major from Cary, are pictured working on their laptops

App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report Jan 26, 2025

The 2025 US News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs Front Page, Walker College News, Dept - MGT, MBA
Students in App State’s Walker College of Business attend class in Peacock Hall.

Fortune ranks App State 7th in nation for 2025 ‘Best Master’s in Data Science’ Jan 26, 2025

University’s applied data analytics program also recognized among the most affordable in the nation

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App State has been named a national — and international — leader for business education in 2024–25, receiving recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine and CEO Magazine. Pictured are attendees at the 2023 Business for Good event, hosted by App State’s Walker College of Business. This annual event highlights sustainable business practices.

App State named a national and world leader in business education for 2024–25 Nov 26, 2024

App State’s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazine and Forbes magazine Front Page, Walker College News, MBA, MSADA, Faculty, Students, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM
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Walker College of Business expands partnerships with local business Aug 30, 2015

The Walker College of Business aims to develop and sustain strategic alliances and partnerships with businesses, governments, non-profits,...

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Students welcomed back to the Walker College with a reception in newly remodeled Peacock Hall Aug 28, 2015

Students, faculty, and staff were welcomed back to the Walker College of Business on Monday, August 17 with a reception in Peacock Hall. This...

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Walker College of Business hosts annual club expo Aug 27, 2015

The Walker College of Business successfully held its annual Business Club Expo Tuesday, August 25. The expo featured clubs such as Walker Fellows...

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Business RLC students work on team-building, enrich the college experience Aug 17, 2015

Appalachian freshmen traveled to Camp Broadstone in Valle Crucis for a day of personal and...

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WCOB alumni appointed to Appalachian’s Board of Trustees Jul 31, 2015

ASU NEWS—Robert C. Hatley and D. Kenan Smith have been appointed by Gov.

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Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference participants

Business students recognized with top honors at national leadership conference Jul 30, 2015

Senior accounting major Michelle Bennett, sophomore marketing major John Vines, senior communication science & disorders major Elzabeth...

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Business professor named honorary alumnus at Appalachian Jul 23, 2015

Adjunct professor David Thompson of Charlotte has been named an honorary alumnus by the Appalachian Alumni Association.

Thompson had a 27...

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Appalachian State Students Travel to Bermuda

Appalachian State Students Travel to Bermuda Jul 21, 2015

Dr. David Marlett and Emily Marlett of Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business led a group of ten students on a study abroad...

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Appalachian business professors help develop N.C.’s Foster Care Family Act Jul 17, 2015

ASU NEWS-- David C. Marlett has been a department chair, college...

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