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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

 
Data Analyst from Wells Fargo (middle), Students from Appalachian State University & Kristu Jayanti College

Global Supply Chain & Analytics Study Abroad Trip: India
Sep 10, 2019

Roberto Sibrian, a senior risk management and insurance student at Appalachian State...

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topic Sept. 19

Holshouser Ethics to present lunch and learn on sustainable business topic Sept. 19
Sep 9, 2019

Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn 
Thursday, Sept. 19
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Peacock Hall 4140,...

Seventh Generation is closing its office to encourage employees to join the global climate strike.

MBA Alumni Highlight: Kelly Sain
Sep 6, 2019

Kelly Sain 98’ is the current Market President for BB&T and covers the Morrisville, Cary and Apex markets where he leads the...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Lauren Harper
Sep 6, 2019

Lauren Harper 12’ received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her MBA from Appalachian...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Judy Sweger
Sep 6, 2019

Judy Sweger ‘08 is the Director – Compensation & Benefits at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.  In this role...

Appalachian State University ranked one of the best online business bachelor’s programs for 2020

Appalachian State University ranked one of the best online business bachelor’s programs for 2020
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. – The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in management at Appalachian State...

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People

Faculty’s research accepted at Information Technology & People
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. –Two Appalachian State University faculty members in the Walker College of Business had their...

Catawba Valley Institute of Management Accountants and members of the Student Chapter of the IMA gathered together Aug. 25 for a night out at the L. P. Frans Stadium in Hickory

Institute of Management Accountants participate in social to kick-start new year
Sep 3, 2019

By Harley Nefe

BOONE, N.C. – Catawba Valley Institute of Management Accountants and members of the Student Chapter of the IMA...