Faculty

Michelle Barnhardt

In the news: Barnhart receives LEDA’s first 'Her Legacy of Leadership' Award Dec 3, 2025

Michelle Barnhardt, a special faculty member in the Department of Management, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Her Legacy of Le...

Faculty, Dept - MGT, Front Page
Dr. Justin Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement

Cox to serve as Macebearer for December 12 Commencement Nov 18, 2025

Dr. Justin Cox will serve as macebearer for this semester's Walker College of Business Commencement.

Faculty, Dept - FIN, upcoming-event, Front Page
Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6

Dean's Club research to be presented in Peacock Hall Nov. 6 Nov 2, 2025

Research projects from Walker College of Business faculty and students will be presented on Appalachian State University campus for the 2025 Walker College of Business Research Day on Thursday,...

Research, Faculty, Students, Dept - FIN, Dept - CIS, Dept - ECON, Dept - MGT, Dept - MKT SCM
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 ...

Front Page, Faculty, Dept - FIN
The new John E. Thomas sculpture sits outside the main entrance of John E. Thomas Hall on App State’s Boone campus.

App State unveils new sculpture of former Chancellor John E. Thomas May 23, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University unveiled a new sculpture of former App State Chancellor John E. Thomas on its Boone campus on May 9....

Dept - MGT, Faculty, Front Page
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. Thompson Distinguished Scholar of Applied Investments and 2023 Sywassink Awardee for...

Alumni, Faculty, Dept - FIN, Events
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...

Faculty, Dept - FIN, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Sustainable Business
Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop to be held April 26-27

Appalachian Experimental and Environmental Economics Workshop held April 26-27 Apr 23, 2024

The Department of Economics, the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Faculty, Dept - ECON, Centers - CERPA, Research, Events
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...

Front Page, Faculty, Dept - FIN
Dean's Club 'Lunch & Learns' to feature eight researchers

Dean's Club 'Lunch & Learns' to feature eight faculty researchers Mar 18, 2024

The Walker College of Business Office for Advanced Studies in Business will host concurrent Dean's Club Lunch and Learns on Monday, March 18, 11:...

Faculty, Research, Events