
App State students' first Excel challenge of the new year
Mar 4, 2025
Students from Appalachian State University participated in the Excel Esports Weekend Battle Feb 20-23, part of the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challeng...

Finance professor is a finalist in Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 4, 2025
Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Brandy Hadley, has been named a finalist in the Boone Chamber's 4 Under 40 Awards, which showcase emerging le...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Feb 27, 2025
Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertiseBOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named cha...

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...

Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff for Spring 2025 Term
Jan 17, 2025
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes 16 new faculty and staff members to start the Spring 2025 term. Departmen...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change
Dec 9, 2024
Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, recently appeared on the podcast EconoF...