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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 professor advises on pandemic-era job market

Marketing professor advises on pandemic-era job market
Feb 15, 2021

Appalachian State University Assistant Professor of Marketing Lubna Nafees recently offered some advice about the pandemic-era job market to...

App State finance faculty member to serve as NAIC research fellow

App State finance faculty member to serve as NAIC research fellow
Feb 10, 2021

Dr. Jamie Parson, an assistant professor of finance in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has been named a...

Walker College professors earn grant funding from Dean's Club

Walker College professors earn grant funding from Dean's Club
Feb 8, 2021

The Walker College of Business Dean's Club has awarded innovation grants to 19  tenured and tenure track business faculty members at Appalachian...

Dean's Club Research Prize application now open

Dean's Club Research Prize application now open
Feb 8, 2021

Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Walker College of Business are invited to submit completed and published research for...

App State launches new scholarship application system, 21-22 application now open

App State launches new scholarship application system, 21-22 application now open
Feb 7, 2021

Appalachian State University has a new, university-wide scholarship application and awarding system, bringing hopes to make easy the process of...

App State ranks 19th in the nation for best online bachelor's in business programs

App State ranks 19th in the nation for best online bachelor's in business programs
Feb 4, 2021

US News & World Report has ranked Appalachian State University's online BSBA in management 19th in their list of Best Online Bachelor's in...

Staff members earn 'shout out' for excellent service

Staff members earn 'shout out' for excellent service
Feb 2, 2021

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

The winners of Appalachian State University’s 2020 Staff Excellence Awards

App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
Feb 1, 2021

A Walker College career coach -- Amy Odom '03 -- is one of four Appalachian State University staff members who were honored for excellence during...

Regional Economist Harry Davis delivers annual High Country economic forecast

Regional Economist Harry Davis delivers annual High Country economic forecast
Jan 29, 2021

BOONE — Playing to a televised audience of Watauga County business leaders, the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce presented the...

Business Career Services releases annual report, includes virtual resources for professional skills

Business Career Services releases annual report, includes virtual resources for professional skills
Jan 21, 2021

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business houses an office dedicated to helping its students achieve classroom success and...