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...
MBA student examines chemical accidents and newborn and maternal health
Mar 23, 2026
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Studen...
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...
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...
App State names 12 Holland Fellows for 2026
Dec 19, 2025
Twelve outstanding students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Holland Fello...
Sarah Lingle '25 — Global perspective and career readiness
Dec 12, 2025
Sarah Lingle leaves Appalachian State University with not only a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics, but also strong analytical ski...
Economics Department releases student newsletter
Dec 11, 2025
The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released a newsletter for its majors and minors. "As we close out the F...
App State students attend COP30 in Brazil, engage in global climate talks
Dec 9, 2025
Six Appalachian State University students and two faculty members recently traveled to Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th Annual Conference of...
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...
Cook, business graduate students shine in 3MT competition
Nov 24, 2025
MBA student Karlee Cook earned second place in Appalachian State University's 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition for graduate student...