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Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected Apr 25, 2024

Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental experts — including Dr.

Faculty, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Sustainable Business
A cyclist crosses a flooded New River on foot, bike in hand.
Graphic symbolizing Walker College having joined Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Walker College joins Sustainable Development Solutions Network, affirms commitment to accomplish Sustainable Development Goals Mar 18, 2021

Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business has officially joined the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (...

Faculty, Research, Sustainable Business, Front Page, Walker College News
Courageous Conversation to be held Feb. 4, part of BLM at School Week

Courageous Conversation to be held Feb. 4, part of BLM at School Week Jan 19, 2021

As part of BLM at School Week, Appalachian State University community members are invited to join students, faculty and staff members from the...

Students, Faculty, Events, Front Page, Sustainable Business, Inclusive Excellence
Drs. Charlie Chen, Dinesh Davè and Lakshmi Iyer

Walker College professors earn App State VIP awards for development of hybrid, short-term study abroad programs Jan 14, 2021

Drs. Dinesh Davè, Lakshmi Iyer, and Charlie Chen have been selected to receive a Virtual Initiatives Program (App State VIP) Award...

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Appalachian State University’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) has aided small businesses in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its efforts, the center helped a company develop a new business stream: producing COVID-related retail signage and floor decals, such as the one pictured, to promote physical distancing and the wearing of face coverings.
App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition

App State senior wins RIMS ERM Student Video Competition Nov 25, 2020

Appalachian State University student Matthew Scott has won the 2020 RIMS ERM Student Video Competition.

Students, Dept - FIN, Dept - MKT SCM, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Inclusive Excellence, Sustainable Business, Research, Front Page
Appalachian State University’s Zoe Huffines, from Holly Springs, is a senior majoring in management and minoring in both sustainable business and experiential, integrative learning. After she graduates in May 2021, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in higher education at App State. Photo by Marie Freeman
Stanley Nelson, the foremost chronicler of the African American experience working in nonfiction film today, will speak at Appalachian on Nov. 5

Nov. 5 Entrepreneur Summit to feature Stanley Nelson Oct 30, 2020

“Boss: The Black Experience in Business” / Nov. 5 / 12 and 3 p.m.
Roundtable discussion / Nov. 5 / 5 p.m.

Events, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship, Dept - MGT, Inclusive Excellence, Sustainable Business

App State faculty member fosters equitable experiences for underrepresented students Oct 20, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, faculty member Dr. Jamie Parson’s focus on diversity and inclusion is exhibited in her work to...

Faculty, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Sustainable Business, Inclusive Excellence, Service, Front Page
CARE researchers create buzz with recent article in the Journal of Apicultural Research

CARE researchers create buzz with recent article in the Journal of Apicultural Research Aug 4, 2020

A century of discovery: Mining 100 years of honey, is creating a buzz having been recently included in the ...

Faculty, Dept - CIS, Centers - CARE, Research, Sustainable Business, Global and Civic Engagement