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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

 

AMB sustainability report is not only one of the first of its kind, but also features faculty-student collaboration from the Walker College

AMB sustainability report is not only one of the first of its kind, but also features faculty-student collaboration from the Walker College
Apr 26, 2016

The Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) sustainability report, released Friday, April 22 (coinciding with Earth Day 2016), is not...

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Apr 25, 2016

Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation April 22, 2016 
Guest Speaker: Vanessa LeLiever Murray
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2016 Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop

2016 Appalachian experimental and environmental economics workshop to be held April 29-30
Apr 25, 2016

The Department of Economics and the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis (CERPA) at Appalachian...

Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards

Business students earn Plemmons Medallion, DiBernardi and Brooks Leadership Awards
Apr 25, 2016

Business students earned top honors during Appalachian State University's Celebration of Leadership and...

Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance

Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance
Apr 22, 2016

Thirty business students were recognized Friday, April 22 during the Walker College of Business Honors Convocation...

Eighty Appalachian State University business students earn emerging leader certification through BB&T Leadership Institute

Eighty Appalachian State University business students earn emerging leader certification through BB&T Leadership Institute
Apr 22, 2016

Undergraduate and and MBA students in the Walker College of Business were certified this semester as Emerging...

Female business students participate in two-day professional experience and celebration

Female business students participate in two-day professional experience and celebration
Apr 18, 2016

Twenty-four female Appalachian State University business students traveled to Charlotte April 14-15 to celebrate their semester-long...