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In the News: International business major to serve as student body vp
Mar 31, 2026

According to a recent article in the Appalachian by Haley DiFruscio, sophomore international business major Yauri Hatcher will serve as Appalachian St...

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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...

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. Join the Office of Studen...

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WCOB Transfer Student Club presents Transfer Connect
Mar 22, 2026

The Walker College of Business Transfer Club invites students to Transfer Connect, a special welcome event designed exclusively for transfer students ...

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In the News: Business Career Services staff member earns Educator Award in "4 Under 40" contest
Mar 20, 2026

Jackie Garner, associate director of employer relations and student programming in the Walker College of Business' Career Services Office, has be...

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We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers [faculty featured]
Mar 17, 2026

Dr. Shishir Shakya, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Economics, writes about his AI chatbot “Macro Buddy,” designed to help stud...

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration
Mar 17, 2026

 The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held on April 17 on Appalachian State University's Boone campus, with a reception ...

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.Dr. Justin...

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Walker College student leaders participate in Reverse Career Fair during Spring Connect
Mar 10, 2026

Student leaders from eight highly engaged organizations in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business participated in a Reverse Caree...

From left are Pearce Lowrey, Abigail Ledford, Avin Patel, Rian Mofu and Matt Adkins

App State team wins State Rounds of '26 CFA Institute Research Challenge
Mar 5, 2026

A team of students from Appalachian State University won the State Finals Round of the 2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge.The team — App State’...