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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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MBA student honored at Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026 Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony
Apr 8, 2026

MBA Student Karlee Cook was honored at Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies 2026 Faculty and Student Awards Ce...

Dr. Shishir Shakya

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...

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration

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 ...

First-ever Strategic Business Case Competition offers prize money for refining your skills
Feb 22, 2026

Through a Dean’s Club-sponsored Strategic Business Case Competition in the Walker College of Business, students at Appalachian State University...

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Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications
Feb 20, 2026

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting applications to its Barnes Student Research Grant Program.The Barnes grant...

Inside the Center for Entrepreneurship is comfortable seating, stools at a desk, bookshelves, and a wall that features the center name.

Center for Entrepreneurship to help App State researchers build entrepreneurial capacity
Jan 29, 2026

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship in the Walker College of Business is partnering with Appalachian State Universit...

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In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025

A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business noted that 2025 holiday spending in North Carolina will signal growing cons...

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