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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

 

App State economist shapes how we measure values for the environment

App State economist shapes how we measure values for the environment
Dec 12, 2022

Several economics faculty at Appalachian State University are engaged in research that contributes to addressing local and global...

Management faculty presents solutions to the greenwashing conundrum

Management faculty presents solutions to the greenwashing conundrum
Dec 12, 2022

Faculty in the Department of Management at Appalachian State University...

App State - NC Commerce partnership featured in annual report

App State - NC Commerce partnership featured in annual report
Dec 3, 2022

The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Rural Economic Development Division recently released its 2022 annual report, and it includes feature...

Marketing professor named editor of Journal of Business Research

Marketing professor named editor of Journal of Business Research
Dec 2, 2022

Dr. Binay Kumar, an Assistant Professor Appalachian State University's Department of Marketing & Supply Chain...

This Thursday @ 5pm, COP 27 delegates will Share experiences from Egypt

This Thursday @ 5pm, COP 27 delegates will Share experiences from Egypt
Dec 1, 2022

This Thursday, December 1, at 5PM, App State community members are invited to attend an open discussion about UN Climate Change...

Dana Clark to serve as App State macebearer Dec. 16

Dana Clark to serve as App State macebearer Dec. 16
Nov 30, 2022

Professor Dana Clark, a longtime professor of management and director of Appalachian State University's...

CIS, MGT majors present this week in pursuit of Walker College Honors Thesis

CIS, MGT majors present this week in pursuit of Walker College Honors Thesis
Nov 28, 2022

Two Appalachian State University students earning a BSBA degree will present their honors theses.

Sammie Little, a...

Accounting student featured in IMA's Campus Connections

Accounting student featured in IMA's Campus Connections
Nov 22, 2022

Jaime Ziegenfuss Whitehead is the featured student in the Fall 2022 edition of Campus Connection, the newsletter for Institute of Management...

The 2022–23 Fleming Scholars are pictured at the Fleming Scholarship Recognition Reception held at App State’s Plemmons Student Union on Oct. 28. From left to right: Tony Harris II, Amani Stanley, Zha’Monét Gray and David Tyler Itson.

App State recognizes 2022–23 Fleming Scholarship recipients
Nov 11, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Four first-year students at Appalachian State University have been named recipients of the ...

The additional inductees into the Trillium Society are former board members from the inaugural Beaver College of Health Sciences Advisory board and are:   Laura Aiken, '98, '00  David Meiburg, '82 Beth Murray, '86  Pat Phillips  Dan Williams, '68 Katie Woodle, '05

Two business alumni among 12 inducted into inaugural Trillium Society
Nov 9, 2022

Two Walker College of Business alumni are inaugural inductees of the Trillium Society, a community of Beaver College of Health Sciences...