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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

 

Hollie Brown, center, is one of four Walker College students who were honored during Appalachian's Leadership & Legacy Awards Ceremony

Business students earned top honors during 2017 Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony
Apr 25, 2017

Business students earned top honors during the 2017 Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony, hosted by Appalachian...

Appalachian business students prepared to travel to Ashe County High School and West Wilkes High School

Second annual Walker College Service Week will feature financial literacy workshop for local ninth graders
Apr 25, 2017

On Friday, April 28, approximately 50 business students from Appalachian State University will travel to regional high schools to share a...

Team from Appalachian places second in Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Apr 25, 2017

A team of students from Appalachian State University placed second in the 2017 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, held...

Professor of accounting and former Walker College of Business dean Randy Edwards

Randy Edwards named vice chancellor for university advancement at Appalachian
Apr 25, 2017

Professor of accounting and former Walker College of Business dean Randy Edwards has been named vice chancellor for university advancement at...

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts admires Appalachian State University's solar vehicle, Apperion, and its 2017 display of sponsors at an unveiling in early April. Some members of Team Sunergy look on. Photo by Marie Freeman

Innovation and sustainability – App State’s value proposition
Apr 25, 2017

By DR. SHERI N. EVERTS, Chancellor
Appalachian State University

Graduate programs office to host virtual information sessions
Apr 24, 2017

The Walker College of Business will host virtual information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the...

Pictured from left to right - Ray Tedder, Emily Bunton, Matt Johnson, Morgan Greenwood, Stuart Powell, Jeff Haney, Neil Annas and David Marlett

RMI students win second place in inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business students have earned second place and a $1,500 award in the inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition...

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business marketing students will offer marketing advice to representatives of New River Light and Power (NRL&P) during a...

Five ‘original and collaborative’ projects funded by Chancellor’s first Innovation Scholars program
Apr 21, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Five proposals out of 40 submitted by faculty at Appalachian State University have been awarded funding through Chancellor Sheri N....

AITP named outstanding academic organization by Appalachian State University
Apr 14, 2017

Appalachian State University's chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) was named the 2017...