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For 2026–27, U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazine and Forbes magazine have recognized Appalachian State University among the best schools in the nation — and across the world — for business education. Students in App State’s Walker College of Business are pictured in March 2026, taking part in a study abroad program in London. They were accompanied by Dr. David Marlett, professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and managing director of App State’

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.

Fiscal years 2025 and 2026 mark the most successful fundraising years in App State’s history, with the university securing more than $50 million in private donations each year — funds that directly support App State students. During the milestone period, every major area of the university has benefited, with contributions supporting academics and athletics. Pictured, an App State graduate celebrates at App State’s Spring 2026 Commencement, held May 7–9 on the Boone campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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 faculty and staff recipients of the Walker College of Business’ 2026 Sywassink Awards for Excellence. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Abhijit Ramalingam, Dr. Brandy Hadley, Scott Jensen, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Matt Crump, Cele Burt and Dr. Jonathan Bitting. Not pictured is Dr. Robin Romanus. Photo by Sabrina Cheves

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

 

Dr. Carol Kline of Appalachian State University, Dr. Dana Clark of Appalachian State University (2018 Winners Circle Award Recipient), North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland (Photo by North Carolina Tourism)

Hospitality and tourism professor earns Winners Circle Award
Mar 6, 2018

Dr. Dana Clark, a professor of management at Appalachian State University, has earned a 2018 Winners Circle Award from Visit North...

Appalachian’s 2018 Innovation Scholars: back row, left to right: Nicholas Shaw, Tammy Kowalczyk and Beth Davison; front row, left to right: Richard Christiana and Kevin Gamble. Photo by Marie Freeman

Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Feb 28, 2018

Walker College of Business Professor of Accounting Tammy Kowalczyk, has been selected to receive a 2018 Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program (...

Student profile: Q&A with senior economics major Cody Holmes
Feb 27, 2018

Last fall, Appalachian State University student Cody Holmes spent six weeks as an intern with the...

Lee Ball, chief sustainability officer at Appalachian, spoke to an audience of students, educators and business leaders about the importance of sharing ideas and best practices to support a clean energy economy at the 2018 Appalachian Energy Summit’s midyear meeting. Photo submitted
Rumbi Masamvu, Ndjo Shosola and Jamie Parson during the February 2018 Inclusive Excellence dinner

Brantley Center holds inclusive excellence dinner to share opportunities in RMI
Feb 26, 2018

Appalachian State University students from underrepresented backgrounds recently interacted with insurance industry professionals during a...

“As a whole, Appalachian sets its students up for success at the caliber they desire, without letting them get lost in the shuffle.”  Nicholas Gilliam ’17

Accounting alumnus profile: Nicholas Gilliam '17
Feb 23, 2018

Setting students up for success — Nicholas Gilliam '17, originally from Apex,...

Appalachian State University named a strong performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and insurance program

Appalachian State University named a strong performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and insurance program
Feb 21, 2018

Appalachian State University has been named a Strong Performer by Best's Review for its outstanding risk management and...

Appalachian State University students at the 2018 Southern Appalachian Honeybee Research Consortium

Appalachian students, professors present research as part of the 14th annual Southern Appalachian Honeybee Research Consortium
Feb 21, 2018

Appalachian State University students participated in the Southern Appalachian Honeybee Research Consortium (SAHRC) Student and...