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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...

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest
Mar 18, 2016

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest, scheduled for...

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students

Big things ahead for Brantley Center students
Mar 16, 2016

Students in the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center are "business as usual" this spring semester.

Business faculty and students make news in China

Business faculty and students make news in China
Mar 16, 2016

Over spring break, business students traveled to China with supply chain management professor Charlie Chen to gain an...

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race

Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Sigma Epsilon host A-Glazing Race
Mar 16, 2016

While Pi Sigma Epsilon's mission is to develop the sales and marketing skills of its members through lifelong opportunities,...

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses

Economics faculty and students conduct high country tourism economic impact analyses
Mar 15, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's Student Chapter of the National Association for Business Economics and faculty in...

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Jack Terrell
Mar 13, 2016

Jack Terrell, Junior
Major: International Business & Economics
Minors: German & Chinese

Walker College of Business faculty to present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Walker College of Business faculty to present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 11, 2016

Eight Walker College of Business faculty members will present their collaborative research at the Appalachian Research in Business...

Beta Alpha Psi attends the BAP Southeast regional meeting

Beta Alpha Psi attends the BAP Southeast regional meeting
Mar 9, 2016

Seven Walker College of Business students and members of Appalachian State University's Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Beta ...

AMA to participate in the American Marketing Association’s International Collegiate Conference

AMA to participate in the American Marketing Association’s International Collegiate Conference
Mar 9, 2016

Students from Appalachian State University's American Marketing Association (AMA) will participate in the AMA International Collegiate...

 Bowden Investment Group advances to finals in UGA Pitch Competition

Bowden Investment Group advances to finals in UGA Pitch Competition
Mar 9, 2016

Three Walker College of Business students have earned a top spot in the University of Georgia (UGA) Stock Pitch Competition...