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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

 
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Vogel Memorial Scholarship
Dec 7, 2015

The concept of "paying it forward" has been around since Ben Franklin originally described it in the eighteenth century, but it has never been...

Global Opportunities Conference 2016 - Friday, April 8
Dec 7, 2015

The 2016 Global Opportunities Conference: Problems to Possibilities, will explore the role that innovative business and...

Renovated Peacock Hall lobby

Dean's Update - December 7, 2015
Dec 7, 2015

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

Spring 2016 MBA Cohort at Orientation

MBA Orientation
Dec 7, 2015

MBA Orientation is scheduled for January 8, 2016 in the 4th floor Holland International Engagement Room. This allows students to familiarize...

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Welcome Back to Walker Reception
Dec 7, 2015

The Welcome Back to Walker Reception is scheduled for January 11, 2016. Welcome back to campus! Business students and prospective business...

ASU Club Expo
Dec 7, 2015

The ASU Club Expo is scheduled for January 19, 2016. Club Expo is a campus tradition where student organizations, ASU departments, and local...

COB Club Expo
Dec 7, 2015

The COB Club Expo is scheduled for January 26, 2016. The Walker College of Business is home to about two dozen ...

Yadkin Bank COB Honors Convocation
Dec 7, 2015

The Yadkin Bank COB Honors Convocation is scheduled for April 22, 2016. Business students with the highest GPAs and top students...

Sywassink Day of Excellence Dinner
Dec 7, 2015

The Sywassink Day of Excellence Dinner is scheduled for May 5, 2016. The G.A. Sywassink Day of Excellence recognizes outstanding...