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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

 

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas

Senior Spotlight: Tory Haas
Dec 6, 2021

Tory Haas is graduating from Appalachian State with a BSBA in Personal Finance.

Haywood Ferguson

Senior Spotlight: Haywood Ferguson
Dec 6, 2021

Haywood Ferguson is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA degree in Supply Chain Management and Economics.

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Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin

Senior Spotlight: Derek Corbin
Dec 6, 2021

Derek Corbin is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Management....

Graduate Spotlight: Rebecca Bremer
Dec 6, 2021

Rebecca Bremer is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA and a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics.

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Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Fall 2021

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Fall 2021
Dec 1, 2021

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the fourth...

A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian

A historic semester for Enactus Appalachian
Nov 21, 2021

As students returned to full classrooms this semester, the students of Enactus Appalachian, part of an international organization...

Fourteen to serve as Walker Fellows for 2021-22

Fourteen to serve as Walker Fellows for 2021-22
Nov 18, 2021

Fourteen Appalachian State University students have been named Walker Fellows for 2021-2022.

The Walker Fellows is the student...

Crump named director of advising for Walker College of Business

Crump named director of advising for Walker College of Business
Nov 16, 2021

Matthew (Matt) Crump has been named director of advising for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.

Crump comes...

Three professors to present during 2021 Appalachian Global Symposium

Three Walker College professors to present during 2021 Appalachian Global Symposium
Nov 14, 2021

On Wednesday, November 17, Appalachian State University will host the ninth annual...

Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow

Marketing professor named 2021 SMA Distinguished Fellow
Nov 14, 2021

Appalachian State University's Pia Albinsson, a professor in the...