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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

 

Marketing professors consider organic food consumption in emerging markets

Marketing professors consider organic food consumption in emerging markets
Sep 1, 2021

Marketing professors Lubna Nafees, Eva Hyatt, Neel Das and Unal Boya in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have published...

Business majors invited to September workshops to hone skills before Business Career Week
Aug 29, 2021

Business Career Services, housed in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, will host a series of professional development...

Club Expo Poster

'Find your place' at Aug. 24 business club expo
Aug 22, 2021

The Fall 2021 Business Club Expo will take place Tuesday, Aug. 24 on Peacock Hall's 1st floor patio...

Dr. Dawn Medlin, Dr. Jason Xiong

Computer information systems faculty members participate in AMCIS social project
Aug 13, 2021

Service work from Dr. Dawn Medlin and Dr. Jason Xiong, Appalachian State...

Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021

Walker College welcomes new business faculty and staff members for Fall 2021
Aug 12, 2021

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of 19 new faculty members and six new staff members....

Queen City Takeover: Walker College Alumni & Friends Reception on September 1

Queen City Takeover: Walker College Alumni & Friends Reception on September 1
Aug 12, 2021

Walker College of Business alumni, parents and friends are invited to join Interim Dean Sandra Vannoy and fellow friends of the college for an...

50th Anniversary Art

The Walker College is 50; Swap Your Story for App State Swag
Aug 5, 2021

Fifty years ago, Appalachian State University’s College of Business was founded, and professors began educating and inspiring students and...