Business Research at Appalachian
The Walker College faculty produce and disseminate extensive research through both academic and professional communities. In the last five years, faculty have published 543 peer reviewed academic journal articles, 160 conference proceedings, and made 533 conference and professional presentations. In total, faculty have produced 1,175 intellectual contributions in the last five years. Approximately 520 intellectual contributions were made in basic or discovery research, 540 in applied or integrative research, and 115 contributions in teaching and learning research.
Research News
How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors [Faculty Featured]
Mar 20, 2025
Research from Dr. Mark Bolinger, a professor of management in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, was recently featured in a Kn...
Finance professor's research on executive accountability is featured in Forbes
Mar 11, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Bitting, an assistant professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University's Walker College of B...
App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 14, 2025
University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industriesBOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a...
What Is Confirmation Bias? [faculty featured]
Feb 13, 2025
In this MoneyGeek article, financial experts speak about confirmation bias and how it can affect financial decision-making. Dr. Neel Das, professor in...
Research Support
Appalachian's Office of Research and Innovation
Appalachian's Office of Research and Innovation offers support for the research, creative, and scholarly endeavors of Appalachian faculty, staff, and students and collaborates with Special Funds Accounting on the fiscal management of awarded projects.
UNC Research Opportunities Initiative
The UNC Research Opportunities Initiative provides targeted funding for innovative and potentially game-changing research projects. These projects have the potential to promote economic development and position North Carolina as a leader in strategically important research areas. The ROI represents North Carolina’s first financial investment in the UNC system’s five-year strategic plan.
Walker College Office of Graduate Programs & Research
The Walker College of Business Office of Graduate Programs & Research provides additional support to business faculty. The office administers Dean's Club research grants to tenured and tenure track faculty for research expenses. Learn more or email cobresearch@appstate.edu.
