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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
Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.

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L-R Moderator: Dr. Lamont Sellers, Panelists: Jawoin Williams, Dontrell Parson & Dr. Alex Howard

Walker Shared Reading Conversation on “Between the World and Me” brings book themes into personal context through unique format Nov 5, 2021

On October 29, the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University hosted a conversation on it’s shared reading book, “Between the...

Global and Civic Engagement, Front Page
The Hatley Pavilion at Appalachian State University’s Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility has been established in honor of alumnus Robert “Bob” Hatley ’72, right, and his wife, Carol Jane Hatley.

Pavilion at App State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium honors Robert ‘Bob’ Hatley Nov 2, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — The debut of new spaces at Kidd Brewer Stadium to honor Mountaineer legends and supporters continues this fall with the naming of...

Alumni, Dept - MGT, Front Page
App State students put business analytics skills to work in regional competition

App State students put business analytics skills to work in regional competition Nov 1, 2021

Appalachian State University students represented the university in the 2021 Champion® Analytics Case Competition, Oct. 21-22.

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Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Summer 2021

Walker College staff members earn "shout out" for service during Summer 2021 Nov 1, 2021

Members of the Walker College of Business staff have earned a Staff Senate Staff Shout Out for exemplary service in their work during the third...

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 L to R: Hal Hood (LifeStore Bank), Brian Greer (LifeStore Bank), Carolynn Johnson (Watauga County Sheriff’s Department), Stephen Poulos (Watauga County Parks & Recreation), Bob Gates (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Nick Friedman (Boone Sunrise Rotary), John Eckman (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Lynne Mason (Boone Sunrise Rotary), Maria Whaley (BRC), Ben Lucas (BRC), Charlie Brady (BRC), Wendy Patoprsty (BRC), Carolina Poteat (BRC), Leila Jackson (BRC), Sally Tatum (Grandfather Mountain Vineyard), Steve Tatum (Grandfather

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Holds 72nd Annual Membership Meeting, Announces 2021 Community Awards Oct 13, 2021

According to the High Country Press, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce held its 72nd Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 12, during which local...

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Business faculty and staff members among most helpful at App State

Business faculty and staff members among most helpful at App State Oct 11, 2021

Eighteen faculty and staff members in the Walker College of Business were named among the most helpful at Appalachian...

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How does sleep affect your decisions? App State’s Dr. David Dickinson conducts grant-funded studies to find out

How does sleep affect your decisions? App State’s Dr. David Dickinson conducts grant-funded studies to find out Sep 29, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Have you ever wondered if poor sleep begets poor choices? Appalachian State University faculty member Dr. David Dickinson has...

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Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating

Marketing researchers examine motivations for a favorite American tradition: tailgating Sep 28, 2021

Research from faculty at Appalachian State University examines a favorite American tradition: tailgating -- and what motivates us to participate...

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