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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

 

Robert Martichenko, CEO and founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Corporation, delivered comments to the AppState Supply Chain/APICS Foothills members.

Walker College supply chain students and local APICS chapter members break high attendance record
Nov 3, 2017

Ninety-two business students and supply chain management professionals came together November 2 for a joint meeting between Appalachian State...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Davis to deliver economic forecast during 2018 High Country Economic Kickof Breakfast
Oct 31, 2017

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the date for the 2018 High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast. Mark your calendars for ...

Sarah Freed ’09 of Seattle was awarded the Appalachian State University’s 2017 Young Alumni Award. The award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.

Accounting and international business alumna honored as 2017 Appalachian young alum
Oct 31, 2017

ASU NEWS–Three socially conscious, entrepreneurial alumni were recognized by...

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Dickinson to present research internationally
Oct 31, 2017

Appalachian State University Economics Professor David Dickinson will give research seminar talks November 7-8 at the ...

AppState Net Impact members Cullen Lee, left, and Meredith Lemon with Green Yosef.

Net Impact club members pitch in on zero waste efforts
Oct 30, 2017

Student members of the Appalachian State University chapter of Net Impact met up with Green Yosef during an October 21...

Pictured are Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team October 26 at F.A.R.M. Cafe

In Pictures: Walker College Graduate Programs & Research Team Gives Back at F.A.R.M. Cafe
Oct 27, 2017

Faculty and staff members from the Walker College of Business' Graduate Programs and Research Office spent their lunch hours volunteering at...

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Walker College students named Walker Fellows
Oct 26, 2017

Seventeen Appalachian State University students have been named Walker Fellows.

Westerman, Brewer co-author organizational communication textbook for Oxford University Press
Oct 26, 2017

Appalachian State University's Director of Sustainable Business Jim Westerman recently coauthored a textbook ...

Economics Researcher David Dickinson, left, shares a moment with Accounting Researcher Tammy Kowalczyk, Marketing Researcher Pia Albinsson and Management Researcher Carol Kline

In Pictures: Business professors share a moment during the Oct. 27, 2017 Dean's Club Research Poster Session
Oct 25, 2017

Four Walker College of Business were shared a moment during the 2017 Dean's Club Research Poster Session held in Peacock Hall October 25, 2017....