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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

 

Medders named Freeman Distinguished Professor of Insurance at Appalachian State University

Medders named Freeman Distinguished Professor of Insurance
Mar 8, 2017

Dr. Lorilee A. Medders has been named the Joseph F. Freeman Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian...

From left are Appalachian undergraduates Mac Shelton, Charles Plummer, Hollie Brown, John Mosser and Jarrett Jacumin

Broyhill Fellows team wins regional research challenge
Mar 8, 2017

For the sixth year running, a team of students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has won the regional CFA...

Marketing alumnus' insights on Scottish advertising featured on Huffington Post

Marketing alumnus' insights on Scottish advertising featured on Huffington Post
Mar 5, 2017

"Brand USA is deeper than burgers," wrote Walker College Marketing Alumnus Eric Klein '12 in an article published recently to...

Leaders from Appalachian's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi travel to regional meeting; place second in community outreach competition

Leaders from Appalachian's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi travel to regional meeting; place second in community outreach competition
Mar 5, 2017

Eleven Walker College of Business students attended the Beta Alpha Psi Southeast Regional Meeting in Raleigh February 24-26. The...

Twenty three business student invited to join Walker College honors program

Twenty three business student invited to join Walker College honors program
Mar 3, 2017

Twenty three business students gathered on March 1 in Peacock Hall on the campus of Appalachian State University to learn about...

Food Solutions Challenge to be held March 8
Mar 3, 2017

Students and community members can attend the Local Food Solutions Challenge, an interactive event for making advances toward a...

Appalachian's international programs help students develop

Appalachian's international programs help students develop
Mar 3, 2017

Despite being nestled away in rural western North Carolina, Appalachian State University still boasts a variety of study abroad programs...

Stacy R. Reedy named CFO for North State Bank (Photo North State Bank)

Accounting alumna named CFO for North State Bank
Feb 28, 2017

Walker College of Business alumna Stacy Roberson Reedy '06 '07 has been named chief financial officer for North State Bank.