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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. Olanrewaju Olaoye, center, with Meredith Church Pipes and Martin Meznar in Appalachian's Walker College of Business

Walker College to host guest lecturer from Lincoln International Business School
Sep 28, 2017

This fall Appalachian State University is hosting Olanrewaju Olaoye from the University of Lincoln's International Business...

AITP wins Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award for 10th consecutive year
Sep 26, 2017

Appalachian State University's chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) has earned the ...

Walker College hosts hospitality and tourism educators from NC high schools in partnership with NC Restaurant and Lodging Association, NC Hospitality Education Foundation
Sep 26, 2017

On Monday, September 25, faculty and staff from the Walker College of Business hosted 50 hospitality and tourism educators from regional...

Walker College Professor Receives Grant from National Science Foundation
Sep 26, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics, Dr. David Dickinson...

Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting: Theory and Practice

Accounting professor publishes textbook on government and nonprofit accounting
Sep 16, 2017

Walker College of Business Associate Professor of Accounting Dwayne McSwain is one of four co-authors of the eleventh edition of...

Kim Kirby, Appalachian State University

Walker College director of graduate student services selected for Elevate Program
Sep 15, 2017

Walker College of Business Director of Graduate Student Services Kim Kirby has been selected as a participant of the ...

Business faculty, staff recognized as "most helpful" at Appalachian
Sep 14, 2017

Appalachian State University's Mapworks Office has released the 2016-17 version of its Most Helpful Faculty &...

Meredith Pipes

Pipes named global and civic engagement specialist for Walker College of Business
Sep 13, 2017

Meredith Church Pipes has been named global and civic engagement specialist for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University....