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App State business students explore the future of  AI and Digital Transformation in Marketing across Europe  WCOB, App State at the historic Oude Markt (Old Market) in Leuven. Photo submitted

App State business students explore the future of AI and digital transformation in marketing across Europe
Nov 5, 2026

Eight Walker College of Business students explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are reshaping marketing practices and transforming industries across Belgium, the...

Walker College launches AI in Business Graduate Certificate
Nov 2, 2026

The Walker College of Business now offers a fully online AI in Business Graduate Certificate designed to help professionals understand artificial intelligence (AI) business applications while...

An representative from an employing organization (Lowe’s) speaks with online accounting students during a recent virtual career fair organized for App State Flight Path accounting students.

Online accounting students connect with employers through virtual career fairs
Oct 30, 2026

As more students seek flexible pathways to earn their degrees, Walker College of Business faculty are creating new ways for online learners to access the professional connections and career...

Meznar & Pipes present international awards at Global Good luncheon.

Walker College honors seven for global engagement and sustainability efforts
Nov 10, 2024

The Walker College of Business celebrated student, faculty and staff commitment to sustainability and a global mindset during the Global Good...

App State’s Disaster Relief Hub, which operated from Oct. 1 until Oct. 18 in Plemmons Student Union, offered in-person and virtual resources and support for faculty, staff and students impacted by Hurricane Helene.

App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
Nov 8, 2024

Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 catalyzes support for students, faculty and staff impacted by Hurricane Helene
Front row: Kenley Cannon, Kennedy Burton, Bonnie Guy, Christine Parker, Stacey Watson Back Row: Will Sutherland, Barrett Garner, Cody Zimmerman and

Marketing sales students compete in International Collegiate Sales Competition
Nov 4, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University competed at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC...

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

Harry Davis teaching in Peacock Hall

Davis named Banking Hall of Famer, reflects on his 47th year at App State
Oct 29, 2024

The Appalachian's Kayla Masterman recently wrote an article entitled ...

Pictured, from left, are Snyder, Engen, Meachem, Clark, and Hamlin.

Students ‘excel’ in second semester of Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge
Oct 28, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University showcased their spreadsheet acumen in two  Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) related...

Luke Combs, left, and Eric Church perform at Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

In the News: Luke Combs, Eric Church help raise millions for WNC with concert [alumni featured]
Oct 27, 2024

App State alumni and country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church ’00 hosted a Hurricane Helene relief concert at Bank of America Stadium in...