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Morgan and Whitehead

App State economists examine the profitability of contact lenses in eye care practices
Sep 3, 2026

Appalachian State University Professors of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan and Dr. John Whitehead recently co-authored a report on contact lens profitab...

From left are faculty members newly named to professorships in the Walker College: Dennis Guignet, Alex Holcomb, Jeff Kaleta, Tammy Kowalczyk, and Doug Roberts

5 App State faculty members appointed to Partners in Excellence Professorships in the Walker College, 6 re-appointed to second terms
Aug 21, 2026

Five faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and six have been reappo...

Dr. David Marlett

Insurance expert: Homeowners insurance rates are climbing across the state of NC
Jun 24, 2026

Dr. David Marlett, an insurance expert, says inflation, population migration and severe weather are contributing to higher homeowners insurance rates ...

Dr. Brandy Hadley

In the News: Hadley weighs in as inflation pressures spread beyond gas prices
Jun 24, 2026

An article in The Conversation entitled "It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy," explains that rising ...

Christopher W. Taylor ’09 ’11, practitioner-in-residence in the Walker College of Business’ Department of Computer Information Systems, who is leading the Western North Carolina Cyber Resilience Initiative.

App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
Jun 24, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina’s building trades workforce and cyber defens...

A group of kayakers travel on the South Fork River.

In the news: Morgan, research on economic impact of outdoor recreation featured on NPR
Jun 18, 2026

Appalachian State University Professor of Economics Dr. Ash Morgan was recently featured in a WFAE-FM show, Charlotte Talks With Mike Collin...

Jared Rorer speaking at ARBS 2026

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium draws regional scholars
May 1, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University recently hosted the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) on the university...

Biology graduate student Haley Martin ’23 ’25 conducts research on fruit flies.

Mountaineer Discovery: Spotlighting Student Research, Creativity and Innovation at App State
Apr 15, 2026

Increasing global access to life-changing prosthetics — through human-centered 3D design. Examining newborn health patterns near chemical accident s...

App State Master of Business Administration student Karlee Cook has analyzed data from 1.6 million births spanning 15 years, with preliminary findings linking lower birth weight and preterm birth to chemical accident sites in North Carolina.

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...

This year’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors will be the largest in App State history, with 240 students participating. Pictured, an App State student presents their research poster during last year’s event.

App State’s annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22
Apr 13, 2026

Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office...

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