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Associate professor of finance named acting vice provost

Associate professor of finance named acting vice provost Jun 13, 2024

Jamie Parson, an associate professor in the ...

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Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony

Alumna, finance professor to serve as Macebearer for May 11 Commencement Ceremony May 11, 2024

Dr. Brandy Hadley — Associate Professor of Finance, David A.

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From top left, clockwise, are: First Place Winners Elcie Blackman and Tori Humler, Second Place Winners Avery Clark and Macie Wilson, and Third Place Winners Ashley Meacham and Jack Beatson.

Six named 'excel'lent in first intra-college Excel competition May 8, 2024

Six Walker College of Business students have won the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) at Appalachian State University, earning cash prizes for their performance.

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App State has earned high rankings for having graduates with low student loan debt — lower than that of their statewide and national peers, according to recent reports from The Institute for College Access and Success and U.S. News & World Report. Pictured are App State students on the university’s Boone campus.

Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to...

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Dr. Lori Medders, professor and chair in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

In the News: Moving to Florida? Budget More for Home Insurance Than Expected Apr 25, 2024

Home insurance rates in Florida have soared in recent years, making it the most expensive state to insure a house. Financial and environmental...

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Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University

Interim chancellor named for Appalachian State University Apr 22, 2024

Provost and executive vice chancellor Heather Norris assumes the role of interim chancellor

RALEIGH, N.C. — University of North Carolina System...

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From left are Josh Derienzo, Bella Carpenter, Ethan McAlonen and Matthias Von Feilitzsch. The four App State students attended GreenBiz 2024 as part of a Walker College of Business program dedicated to sustainable business.

App State students, faculty members seek hands-on, tangible solutions at Greenbiz Mar 13, 2024

Four Appalachian State University students and three Walker College of Business faculty members recently attended Greenbiz – a sustainability...

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Walker College Alumni Alyssa Bouchard, Omar Gonzalez

‘How I funded my App State education’ Feb 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Being a Mountaineer doesn’t have to come with a mountain of debt. As App State alums can attest, you might be surprised by just how...

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Catastrophe Insurance Underwriting Profitability: Investigating Company Loss Performance Feb 5, 2024

A team of finance students from Appalachian State University recently completed a months-long consulting project in data analytics with an...

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UGA's Stock Pitch Competition: Crafting Winning Strategies Feb 5, 2024

Two separate teams of Appalachian State University students set their sights on the University of Georgia's Stock Pitch Competition. 

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Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks

Spencer-RIMS RISK Challenge: Evaluating Municipal Risks Feb 5, 2024

A team of finance students from Appalachian State University took on the RISK Challenge, an international case competition sponsored anually by...

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CFA Institute Research Challenge: Analyzing Nucor Feb 5, 2024

Finance students from Appalachian State University recently delved into equity research by participating in the ...

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