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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

 

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Upcoming special multi-media event on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Apr 14, 2017

Troubled Water: Voices from Bath uses exquisite photography, personal interviews, and a moving documentary film to share the stories of one...

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business

Department chairs named in Walker College of Business
Apr 13, 2017

Todd Cherry has been named chair of the Department of Economics and James Stoddard has been...

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22

Appalachian will host Spring Open House April 22
Apr 11, 2017

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University’s annual Spring Open House...

Members of the Executive Impact Club present a check to the Watauga Humane Society

Executive Impact Club presents proceeds of annual fundraiser to Watauga Humane Society
Apr 10, 2017

The Executive Impact Club at Appalachian State University recently presented a check in the amount of $665 to representatives of...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy speaks to faculty during ARBS 2017

Appalachian hosts Research in Business Symposium
Apr 10, 2017

Appalachian State University first hosted ARBS, the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium, on March 30-31, 2017.

Students can now find job postings on Walker College Facebook page
Apr 7, 2017

Students and alumni will now see jobs postings on the Walker College of Business Facebook page.

Risk Management & Insurance Professor Karen Epermanis has been named 2017 Outstanding Professor in the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University's Student Government Association (Photo Sabrina Cheves)

Karen Epermanis named outstanding business professor by SGA
Apr 7, 2017

Appalachian State University’s Student Government Association has named professor of Risk Management and Insurance Karen...

Data gathering: NRLP General Manager Ed Miller is holding an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) device which, when installed at the customer site, will enable measurement of detailed, time-based information and frequent collection and transmittal of such information to the supplier.

UNC GA grant supports Appalachian, New River Light and Power and energy research across UNC system
Apr 5, 2017

ASU NEWS–Over the past decade, Appalachian State University has amassed one...

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 5, 2017

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil will speak at the ninth annual Global Opportunities Conference: Balancing...