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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

 
Dr. Harry M. Davis, professor of finance and past chair of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University (1981-98), also served as the professor of banking (1980) and economist (1981) for the North Carolina Bankers Association. Davis teaches in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business.
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Appalachian community partners are doing ‘business for good’
Aug 29, 2016

Appstate News -- In introducing the community partners...

Lee Ball, Nicole Miller, Jill Sparks
Brew & Business: date set for MBA and MS Applied Data Analytics information session

Brew & Business: date set for MBA and MS Applied Data Analytics information session
Aug 26, 2016

The Walker College of Business will host an information session for those interested in learning more about Appalachian State University's...

Steady enrollment growth, a dynamic curriculum, and a Walker College network for all alumni

Steady enrollment growth, a dynamic curriculum, and a Walker College network for all alumni
Aug 25, 2016

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

Alumnus business helps others access outdoor activities
Hospitality and Tourism Management Professor Carol Kline helps formulate a plan that will optimize tourism for Sampson County
Norris earns inaugural Green-E Award

Norris earns inaugural Green-E Award
Aug 24, 2016

Heather Norris, Dean of the Walker College of Business, has earned the inaugural Green-E Award from ...

People to know in Western NC Entrepreneurship

People to know in Western NC Entrepreneurship
Aug 24, 2016

According to a recent article from ExitEvent.com entitled Six People to Know in Western NC...

Walker College hosts semi-annual business club expo

Walker College hosts semi-annual business club expo
Aug 23, 2016

The Walker College of Business held its semi-annual Business Club Expo on Tuesday, August 23. The expo featured information...