News

From left are faculty members newly named to professorships in the Walker College: Dennis Guignet, Alex Holcomb, Jeff Kaleta, Tammy Kowalczyk, and Doug Roberts

5 App State faculty members appointed to Partners in Excellence Professorships in the Walker College, 6 re-appointed to second terms
Aug 25, 2026

Five faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and four have been reappointed to second terms.

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...

2015 Global Opportunities Conference explored the role of business in building a better world
Apr 23, 2015

The 2015 Global Opportunities Conference: Business for a Better World took place on Friday, April 10 at 9 am in the Plemmons Student Union.  The...

A Snapshot of COB Study-Abroad Trips 2015
Apr 23, 2015

In summer 2015, COB is offering trips with more varieties on locations and topics.  COB students will have the opportunities to visit Cambodia,...

Senior Kristen Love shares her experiences at FHV Vorarlberg.
Apr 23, 2015

This past fall, Kristen Love studied in Dornbirn, Austria. Kristen is a General Management major.

 

Brantley Risk & Insurance Center Associate Director Greg Langdon, left, presented IIANC CEO Aubie Knight, second from left, and members of the IIANC Board of Directors Scott Evans, Jeff Haney, Bill Vogedes, Jim Mozingo and past Chairman Bobby Salmon

Brantley Risk & Insurance Center recognizes IIANC as founding strategic partner
Apr 20, 2015

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) was recently named a founding strategic partner by Appalachian State University's...

Accounting professor to receive Teaching Innovation Award
Apr 19, 2015

Accounting professor Lynn Stallworth has been selected to receive the 2015 American Taxation Association/Deloitte Teaching Innovation...

Appalachian Supply Chain club representatives, pictured from left, Tyler Sawyer, Stacey Hall, Ashley Kirkland, and Ashley LaManna along with faculty advisor Supply Chain Management professor Dinesh Dave' accept a Membership Development Award.

Five business student organizations honored by Appalachian's Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Apr 18, 2015

Five Walker College of Business student organizations received honors from Appalachian's Center for Student Involvement and Leadership during an...

CFA Institute Research Challenge logo

Appalchian CFA team advances to CFA regional semi-finals
Apr 18, 2015

The Appalachian State University team advanced to the semi-final round of competition at the Americas Regional of the CFA Institute Research...

John Osborn

Simple messages are often the best way to reach consumers, BBDO exec says
Apr 16, 2015

ASU NEWS - In a high-tech, highly connected consumer market, it's often the...