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Members of App State’s Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma with App State alumnus Todd Campbell ’87, president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group, center, in App State’s Holmes Convocation Center on March 21, 2025, after his Boyles Lecture titled “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” Under Campbell’s leadership, Builders Insurance Group has made a $500,000 commitment to App State’s Walker College of Business, to support the modernization of the college’s Brantley Risk and Ins

Builders Insurance Group commits $500K to modernize App State Brantley Risk and Insurance Center Oct 8, 2026

The center’s new location will foster stronger connections among students and industry partners

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Cover of report with image of hand weaving colorful materials

Walker College's AI strategy highlighted in national business education report Aug 29, 2026

The Walker College of Business has received additional national recognition for its artificial intelligence initiatives, earning multiple mentions in the July 2026 update of A Framework for...

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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... 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. The ranking considers overall...

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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...

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U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Money.com, The Wall Street Journal and Washington Monthly magazine have all named App State among the nation’s “best” and “top” schools for 2024–25, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value, benefits for student veterans and more. Pictured Oct. 15, trees begin to change into fall colors on App State’s Boone campus.

App State earns rankings among the best schools in the nation, Southeast for 2024–25 Oct 31, 2024

US News has named the university a top 3 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support

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Faculty and Staff Faces

32 join faculty, staff in the Walker College to begin Fall 2024 term Sep 4, 2024

For fall 2024, 29 new faculty and two staff members joined Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

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The North Carolina School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals across the state took part in the school’s 2024 program, held July 22–26 at App State’s Boone campus.

NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’ Aug 1, 2024

More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State

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In the News: Dean’s List: What is the UNC System requesting in this year’s NC budget?
A conceptual rendering of the cybersecurity lab to be constructed on the second floor of App State’s Hickory campus building. Note, designs for the cybersecurity lab are still in development.

App State’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program begins this fall May 31, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, Appalachian State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — the only such program offered by...

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Spring 2024 Courageous Conversations Recap Mar 21, 2024

A recent article published by the Appalachian highlights the spring edition of the Walker College of Business' Courageous Conversations series....

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Students in App State’s Walker College of Business attend class in Peacock Hall.