Dept - ECON

Kathy Pou, center, earned her BSBA degree in economics from App State's Walker College of Business in 1979. In 2025, she was named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business. She stands with her husband, Bill, and Walker College Dean Sandra Vannoy.

Kathy Pou ’79 honored as 2025 Walker College Alumna Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' Oszmianski Pou ’79 ECO has been named alumna of the year for the Walker College of Business by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association.

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Kyle Vetter, left, receives a certificate for best research poster

MBA student earns 'best paper' at annual celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event May 27, 2025

Walker College of Business MBA student Kyle Vetter won the best research poster competition, which was awarded on April 16 as part of Appalachian State University's 28th Annual...

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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 ...

Faculty, Research, Dept - ECON
2025 Holland Fellows

12 named 2025 Holland Fellows Jan 12, 2025

Twelve Appalachian State University students have been named Holland Fellows for 2025; they will participate in an international business...

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App State's fourth delegation to United Nations' COP

App State students join global climate action at COP 29 Dec 6, 2024

A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the...

Students, Dept - ECON, Sustainable Business, International, Front Page, Global and Civic Engagement
CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success Dec 3, 2024

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association anticipates holiday shopping season Dept - ECON, Centers - CERPA, Faculty, Economy, Front Page, Research

App State students engage in the global response to climate change at COP29 Nov 11, 2024

Appalachian State University students are in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 9-17, 2024 to participate in the ...

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See the 2024 WCOB Dean’s Club Research Posters Thursday, November 14, 10AM - 2PM

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 14 Nov 4, 2024

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2024...

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Charlie Chen, Shishir Shakya, and Jason Xiong

Three Walker College professors to present business research at Research and Creative Activity event Sep 24, 2024

The Research and Creative Activity event on Thursday, September 26 has been postponed to a later date.

More information will be...

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Faculty and Staff Faces

32 join faculty, staff in the Walker College to begin Fall 2024 term Sep 4, 2024

For fall 2024, 29 new faculty and two staff members joined Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

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David Dickinson

Dickinson named Research Excellence Professor Aug 28, 2024

Dr. David Dickinson, a professor in the Department of Economics at Appalachian State University,...

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