App State named a business education leader in US and worldwide for 2026–27
Aug 21, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Cementing its reputation as a leader in business education, Appalachian State University enters the 2026–27 academic year with top honors from five major publications.
App State fundraising reaches historic heights, expands support for Mountaineers
Aug 19, 2026
Giving topped $50 million in both fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026
BOONE, N.C. — With the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Appalachian State University exceeded $50...
App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug 4, 2026
New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award
Victor Salgado '25 — Lifelong learning and service and a 20-year journey to a dual graduate degree
Dec 11, 2025
Victor Salgado’s collegiate journey has been more than 20 years in the making...
Economics Department releases student newsletter
Dec 11, 2025
The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released a newsletter for its...
App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025
Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual...
Board of Trustees approves names for two spaces in Peacock Hall expansion
Dec 9, 2025
Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees has approved the naming of two spaces in...
App State's scholarship portal is open through February 7
Dec 8, 2025
The 2026-27 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) is open to continuing undergraduate...
In the news: Two business students featured in Hickory Herald
Dec 3, 2025
Walker College of Business students were featured in the December edition of Appalachian State University's Hickory Herald, a monthly newsletter...
In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award
Dec 3, 2025
Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the...
In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025
A recent news post by local business advocacy group...
Business graduate students selected as Cratis D. Williams Society inductees
Dec 1, 2025
Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been selected as inductees to the ...
Five named top performers in Walker College's latest Excel challenge
Nov 25, 2025
The Walker College of Business has named five top performers in its Walker COB Excel Challenge held on October 28, 2025.
The challenge...