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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

 

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Iceland

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Iceland
Mar 24, 2017

Appalachian State University students traveled to Iceland over spring break to study green energy, eco-tourism...

Wells Fargo economist to speak March 31 at Appalachian

Wells Fargo economist to speak March 31 at Appalachian
Mar 23, 2017

ASU NEWS—John Silvia, chief economist for Wells Fargo, will be the...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to China

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to China
Mar 22, 2017

Walker College of Business faculty and students traveled to China to learn about international business and to explore a global marketplace and...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Cuba

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to Cuba
Mar 22, 2017

Business students from Appalachian State University recently traveled to Cuba on one of four simultaneous spring break travel abroad experiences...

Team of RMI students to compete in 2017 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Mar 22, 2017

Appalachian State University is one of nine schools who will compete in the 2017 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge in...

Finance alumni and friends recently celebrated the successful completion of the David A. Thompson Professorship in Applied Investments

Broyhill Fellows win regional competition; alumna named CFO of North State Bank, Professor earns Eckstein Prize and more
Mar 13, 2017

Peacock Hall is comparably still this week, as our business students are enjoying spring break, many participating in college...

From left, Brad Fisher '85, Walker College Heather Norris, Mr. David Thompson, Madison Bigham '14, and Brad Horstmann '90 celebrate the successful completion of the David A. Thompson Professorship in Applied Investments

Alumni celebrate the successful completion of the David A. Thompson Professorship in Applied Investments
Mar 13, 2017

Walker College of Business alumni and friends gathered this month to celebrate the successful completion of the David A. Thompson...

Appalachian State University Associate Professor of Economics Ji Yan, left, with Eastern Economic Journal Associate Editor Diego Nocetti

Walker College economics professor earns Eckstein Prize
Mar 12, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics Ji Yan...

Business students named MGSI program leaders for 2017
Mar 12, 2017

Four Appalachian State University business students have been named 2017 program leaders for the ...

Finance, Economics alumnus earns top honor at commercial real estate awards event
Mar 9, 2017

Walker College of Business alumnus Andrew "Moss" Withers has been named Commercial Realtor of the Year by the...