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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
App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank

App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank Nov 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has been named the “Best Master’s in Data Analytics” by CollegeRank.

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Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy

Students build leadership skills in Alaska through App State ALA — Adventure Leadership Academy Nov 11, 2024

The Department of Management at Appalachian State University has launched an Adventure Leadership Academy (ALA) for students to develop leadership and teamwork skills.

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Fall 2022 term brings curricular changes, new faces, in App State’s Walker College of Business

Fall 2022 term brings curricular changes, new faces, in App State’s Walker College of Business Aug 20, 2022

The 2022-23 academic year brings new educational offerings to students in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of...

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The Walker College welcomes new business faculty for Fall 2022

The Walker College welcomes new business faculty for Fall 2022 Aug 19, 2022

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of new faculty members to begin the Fall 2022 semester...

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Members of the first Business For Good Residential Learning Center (RLC) are pictured in Peacock Hall’s Department of Management

App State business students live and learn in Business for Good community Aug 3, 2022

First-generation college students, in particular, face barriers in the early years of their higher education journeys.

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Hadley named Thompson Professor of Applied Investments

Hadley named Thompson Professor of Applied Investments Jul 31, 2022

Brandy Hadley has been named the David A. Thompson Professor of Applied Investments in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business...

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28 business students recognized as ‘App State Best’ for 2022

28 business students recognized as ‘App State Best’ for 2022 May 1, 2022

Approximately 200 gathered on April 22 to celebrate the academic and leadership achievements of students in the Walker college of Business at...

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Appalachian State University’s full-time, on-campus Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named a Tier One program by CEO Magazine — part of the publication’s “2022 Global MBA Rankings.” This year marks the sixth consecutive year App State has earned the Tier One distinction. App State’s online MBA was ranked among the top 98 international programs recognized for 2022.

App State MBA ranks among world’s top tier programs for 2022 — CEO Magazine Apr 13, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree ranks among the world’s top tier programs, according...

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50th Anniversary Commemoration to be held Thursday, April 7

50th Anniversary Commemoration to be held Thursday, April 7 Apr 6, 2022

After a previously planned event was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Walker College of Business will soon commemorate its 50th...

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Accounting Suite to be named for Edwards on April 8

Accounting Suite to be named for Edwards on April 8 Apr 5, 2022

Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Department of Accounting office suite for Dr. Randy Edwards...

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Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named dean of App State’s Walker College of Business Apr 5, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — After a national search, Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s ...

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