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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

 BOONE, N.C.

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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
Walker College announces new minor in business analytics

Walker College announces new minor in business analytics Feb 18, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has announced the addition of a minor in business analytics beginning in the Fall...

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Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named acting dean of Walker College of Business Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker...

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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University. Dr....

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Latest employment data on Walker College alumni released Jan 28, 2020

Ninety three percent of 2019 Walker College of Business graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to statistics...

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Walker College welcomes five new faculty members for Spring 2020 term Jan 13, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of five new faculty members and two new staff members...

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Walker College of Business named a best business school by The Princeton Review

Walker College of Business named a best business school by The Princeton Review Nov 19, 2019

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The...

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Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement

Eight earn awards for outstanding international engagement Nov 18, 2019

Four Appalachian State University business students and four faculty members have earned awards from the Walker College of Business for...

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