Finance professor earns Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant
Apr 18, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University faculty members have been awarded the Baden-Württemberg–North Carolina Faculty Mobility Grant, mar...
MBA student examines chemical accidents and newborn and maternal health
Apr 14, 2026
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Studen...
Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of R...
Economics Department releases March newsletter
Mar 24, 2026
The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released its March newsletter for students majoring or minoring in economics...
We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers [faculty featured]
Mar 17, 2026
Dr. Shishir Shakya, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Economics, writes about his AI chatbot “Macro Buddy,” designed to help stud...
Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration
Mar 17, 2026
The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held on April 17 on Appalachian State University's Boone campus, with a reception ...
Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors
Mar 17, 2026
Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.Dr. Justin...
Walker College welcomes new faculty members for Spring 2026 semester
Feb 12, 2026
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has welcomed 16 new faculty to begin the Spring 2026 term.Josh Sigmon, Accounting Lectu...
Cox named inaugural 'Davis Scholar of Banking'
Feb 9, 2026
Dr. Justin Cox, an associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, has been named the inaugural Ha...
In the News: Insurance professor weighs in on insurance industry 'talent crisis' in IA Magazine
Feb 2, 2026
IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center,...