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Free tax help lab for App State students now open
Feb 6, 2026

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty, and staff. *

App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. Pictured, two Mountaineer students smile while working on their laptops.

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
Feb 6, 2026

The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs

 BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is ranked in the top 18% of U.S. colleges and universities...

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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company
Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-run news...

Economics Professor delivers comments at University of Luxembourg's Institute for Health and Behavior

Economics Professor delivers comments at University of Luxembourg's Institute for Health and Behavior
May 19, 2016

Walker College of Business Professor of Economics David Dickinson recently delivered comments at the University of Luxembourg's...

MBA hooding ceremony provides forum to honor several for high academic achievement, leadership
May 16, 2016

Fifty Walker College of Business students were recognized as candidates for graduation (May and August 2016) with a Master of Business...

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists

Appalachian announces spring semester dean’s and chancellor’s lists
May 11, 2016

A total of 561 undergraduate students in the Walker College of Business earned dean's list honors and 186 earned ...

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social
May 11, 2016

Student-launched business Vixster will be the featured company during Silicon Hollar's May Startup Social. The event will be held in the...

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Dean's Update - May
May 10, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need

First annual Walker College Service Day raises 400 non-perishables, $150 to benefit students and families in need
May 9, 2016

Students of Appalachian State University's Walker Fellows organization recently hosted a first annual Walker College...

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14

Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14
May 2, 2016

ASU NEWS - Commencement ceremonies will be held at Appalachian...

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14

Commencement reception for graduating students set for May 14
May 2, 2016

A commencement reception for graduating business students and their families is set for Saturday, May 14 from...