Faculty

Three to present at App State's Research and Creative Activity event February 5

Three to present at App State's Research and Creative Activity event February 5
Feb 4, 2025

Appalachian State University's Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian 2024-25 will occur on Wednesday, February 5, 2:00-6:00 p.m., and res...

Climate and weather events with at least $1 Billion in damages

In the news: The perfect storm in home insurance
Jan 29, 2025

An article by Dr. David Marlett, IIANC Distinguished Professor of Insurance in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and&nbs...

Service Milestones in the Walker College of Business

Walker College celebrates faculty, staff members with milestone service
Jan 16, 2025

In 2024, 29 faculty and staff members in the Walker College of Business reached a North Carolina state service milestone.The statewide Excellence in S...

David Marlett

In the News: Home Losses From the LA Fires Hasten ‘An Uninsurable Future’
Jan 15, 2025

Experts, including Dr. David Marlett, professor in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University, weigh in on what...

Brandy Hadley

In the News: Associate professor forecasts what to expect in 2025 for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer
Jan 15, 2025

An analysis from Dr. Brandy Hadley, associate professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, and Dr. Brian Blank of Mississi...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

In the News: Economics professor quoted in piece on challenges of centralized health care
Jan 14, 2025

In a recent opinion article on the Carolina Journal website, entitled Central planning fails in health care, Dr. Shishir Shakya, assistant profes...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn
Jan 10, 2025

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, appeared on News Nation on January 10, 2025...

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water
Jan 3, 2025

A recent article from phys.org examined whether North Carolina's coastal tourism could decline due to salty tap water.It cites research from Appalachi...

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

ppalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of their...

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16, 202...