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
Appalachian business students help local teens grow financial literacy skills
Apr 16, 2019
Twenty Appalachian State University students and staff members traveled to nearby Ashe County High School April 12 to help high school students...
Appalachian RMI majors participate in and present at spring 2019 IIANC InsurExpo
Apr 15, 2019
Six Appalachian State Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors along with Brantley Center Associate Director Greg Langdon participated in the...
"Under 40" WCOB alumni, friends honored by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 12, 2019
Four emerging leaders and a trusted advocate for young professionals were honored during the 3rd annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40...
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi to speak April 26 at Appalachian
Apr 9, 2019
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Schaefer Center for the...
CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals
Apr 4, 2019
In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in...
2018 graduate finds her career path with help from Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
Apr 4, 2019
Shelby Weatherman ’18 works as a risk analyst in Charlotte for SCOR, a top-tier global reinsurer and the largest individual life reinsurer in the...
Accounting professor earns college teaching award from UNC Board of Governors
Apr 3, 2019
Kennard (Ken) Brackney, a professor in Appalachian State University's ...
Q&A with MBA alumnus Matt Pegram
Apr 3, 2019
Matt Pegram ’12 & ’14
B.S. Applied Physics
M.S., Engineering Physics, Instrumentation and Automation (PSM)
M.B.A., Master of...
2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Apr 3, 2019
2019 Workman Distinguished Lecture
Energy Transitions, Carbon Pricing and the Green New Deal
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Innovative business ideas showcased in Appalachian’s GEAR UP Pitch Competition
Mar 31, 2019
By Harley Nefe
BOONE, N.C. – A GEAR UP Pitch Your Idea Competition took place at Appalachian State University on March 22, 2019...