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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

Faculty, Students, Dept - ECON, Front Page
App State Master of Business Administration student Karlee Cook has analyzed data from 1.6 million births spanning 15 years, with preliminary findings linking lower birth weight and preterm birth to chemical accident sites in North Carolina.

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. Students, MBA, Faculty, Dept - ECON, Front Page, Research
From left are Connor Perdue, Enzo Ramos, Rachel Hamlin, Nicholas Lievano, and Avery Clark

Five are top performers during February 25 Excel competition Mar 17, 2025

Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February...

Students, Dept - FIN, Front Page
Broyhill Fellows win NC CFA Institute research challenge

Broyhill Fellows win state round of CFA Institute Research Challenge Mar 14, 2025

Appalachian State University students have won the sub-regional (North Carolina) round of the...

Students, Competition, Front Page, Dept - FIN, Bowden Investment Group
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy recipient, wears a custom blazer designed by Mitch Purgason. Courtesy of Mitch Purgason.
Jonathan Bitting
Avery Clark, Ashley Meacham, William Landrum, Rachel Hamlin

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...

Students, Competition, Dept - FIN, Front Page
Dr. Brandy Hadley
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Chancellor

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 expertise Walker College News, Faculty, Dept - FIN, Front Page
App State leaders and faculty meet with the Project Kitty Hawk team on the Boone campus in February to discuss App State Online degree programs to be supported by Project Kitty Hawk. In the 2024–25 academic year, the university will launch five App State Online undergraduate degree programs supported by the project, all designed to serve adult learners.

Walker College offers two of App State's five, and UNC System's 14, Flight Path programs for adult learners Feb 19, 2025

Established in 1970 and accredited by AACSB since 1976, the Walker College of Business has a...

Students, Walker College News, Front Page
App State students are pictured in a fermentation sciences lab on the Boone campus, working under the direction of Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, associate professor and research mentor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production Feb 14, 2025

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries Front Page, Research, Walker College News
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