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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

 
Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding achievements and contributions within the Walker College of Business.

Seven in the Walker College honored for excellence with Sywassink Awards
Jul 31, 2023

Seven members of Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff have received Sywassink Awards for Excellence, recognizing their outstanding...

Director of insurance center featured in NPR article

Director of insurance center featured in NPR article
Jul 24, 2023

David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and...

Phil Ostwalt '83, distinguished Walker College of Business alumnus for 2023, with Walker College of Business Dean Sandra Vannoy
App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, second from right, with the recipients of the 2023 App State Alumni Awards: Brian “Scotty” McCullough ’89 ’98, far left; Stacy Roberson Reedy ’06 ’07, second from left; and C. Philip Byers ’85, far right. App State’s Alumni Association presented the recipients with their awards during the Alumni Awards Gala, held July 15 in the Grandview Ballroom on the Boone campus as part of Alumni Weekend.
Pictured from left to right are Mark Ricks, vice chair of App State’s Board of Trustees, Thomas Sofield, board secretary, and Trustees James K. Reaves and Anita Greene.
Davison to serve as assistant department chair of management

Davison to serve as assistant department chair of management
Jul 13, 2023

Dr. Kristl Davison has been named assistant chair of the Department of Management in the Walker...

2023 cohort participants (L-R) Lulu Ambrose, Andrew Bressler, Mackenzie Naylor, Connor Marx and Finn Jarrell enjoy the view from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

The Angers Summer Business Program celebrates ten years of cross-cultural connections in France
Jun 30, 2023

The Angers Summer Business Program celebrated its ten-year anniversary this summer, with a group of fourteen business students...

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes in the Walker College

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes in the Walker College
Jun 30, 2023

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned ...

Dr. Jason Xiong will serve as associate dean for advanced studies in business in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University
App State’s Walker College of Business, located inside Peacock Hall, has been reaccredited for a five-year period by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.