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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

 

From left are Cody Zimmerman, Christine Parker, Barrett Garner, Kennedy Burton and Heatherlyn Hardesty

Professional selling students earn accolades, prize money at National Shores Sales Challenge
Apr 29, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University traveled to Salisbury, Maryland to compete in the...

Layla Koroleva, Tanner Landolt

Koroleva, Landolt named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Apr 29, 2024

Two graduate students in the Walker College of Business have been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian State University.

Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected
Apr 25, 2024

Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental...

Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop to be held April 26-27

Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop held April 26-27
Apr 23, 2024

The Department of Economics, the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University

Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University
Apr 22, 2024

Provost and executive vice chancellor Heather Norris assumes the role of interim chancellor

RALEIGH, N.C. — University of North Carolina System...

Management, MBA, and Economics students to present their research at 'Student Research and Creative Endeavors' event

Management, MBA, and Economics students to present their research at 'Student Research and Creative Endeavors' event
Apr 12, 2024

Walker College of Business students will be included as part of Appalachian State University's Celebration of Student Research and Creative...

App State's Risk Management Challenge Team (l-r): Carolina Davidson, Caroline Reeder, Ashley Weisser and Tom Phillips

App State's is one of eight teams from four countries to advance in insurance competition
Apr 11, 2024

Students from Appalachian State University will compete in the Spencer-RIMS...

2023-24 Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee Layla Koroleva with Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy

MBA, MSADA student named Outstanding Graduate Student Service Awardee
Apr 3, 2024

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held its annual awards ceremony on Appalachian State University's campus on Tuesday, April 2,...

App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails

App State economics students measure the impact of Fire Mountain Bike Trails
Mar 26, 2024

The economic impact of the Fire Mountain Bike Trails (FMBT) on the surrounding region is significant, according to research from...

Alumna Tammy DeBoer '91 will speak as March 22 Boyles Lecturer

Alumna Tammy DeBoer '91 serves as March 22 Boyles Lecturer
Mar 22, 2024

The 65th event in Appalachian State University's Boyles Distinguished Lecture Series took place Friday, March 22 (10:00 a.m.) in the Holmes...