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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 Madison Browne, Brandy Hadley, Lori Medders and Amy Odom

Four Walker College community members featured in most recent edition of 'All About Women'
Dec 16, 2021

All About Women, a free bimonthly magazine for the N.C. High Country produced by Mountain Times Publications, recently featured four female...

Dean's and Chancellor's list honor for past semester

Nearly 900 earn Dean's and Chancellor's list honor for Fall 2021
Dec 16, 2021

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2021 semester.

Six hundred and sixty-seven ...

Dean’s Club Scholar Spotlight: Brandy Crump

Brandy Crump '22: My financial burden is reduced, and now my sleepless nights will never go to waste
Dec 15, 2021

Brandy Crump is a senior from Charlotte, graduating in May 2022,  and is a double major in Finance & Banking and Risk Management &...

Davis to deliver economic forecast for the new year at Chamber's High Country Economic Kickoff

Davis to deliver economic forecast for the new year at Chamber's High Country Economic Kickoff
Dec 14, 2021

North Carolina Bankers Association Professor of Banking Harry Davis will deliver an economic forecast for the...

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems

Iyer earns Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems
Dec 14, 2021

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer has earned the Sandra Slaughter Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for her ...

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez

Senior Spotlight: Sina Martinez
Dec 9, 2021

Sinahid "Sina" Martinez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing and Sales.

At AppState, Martinez was...

Senior Spotlight: Madison Rasnake
Dec 7, 2021

Madison Rasnake is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner
Dec 7, 2021

Emily Steinkirchner is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA.

Senior Spotlight: Elianah Vargas
Dec 6, 2021

Elianah Vargas is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vargas named marketing professors Bonnie Guy and...