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BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups

BIT Program aims to develop insurance talent in students from underrepresented groups
Sep 20, 2020

The Brantley Center for Risk Management & Insurance, housed in the Walker College of Business' Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, is of...

Assistant professor of economics, Dr. Dennis Guignet (center) won the Dean’s Club Research Prize at Appalachian State University. Marketing professor, Dr. Neel Das (left), and finance professor Dr. Brandy Hadley (right) earned second place prizes

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes
Sep 18, 2020

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned Dean's Club Research Prizes. They are Dr. Dennis Guigne...

MBA Alumni Profile: Emma Curtin
Sep 16, 2020

Emma Curtin ‘08 is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America within the Global Risk Management - Enterprise Independent Testing (EIT) organization....

Insurance professor offers expert advice on car insurance in Moneygeek.com article

Insurance professor offers expert advice on car insurance in Moneygeek.com article
Sep 16, 2020

Monkeygeek.com recently published an article, the Best Car Insurance Companies for your Needs, that featured advice from Dr. David Marlett, ...

Latest BIG Update includes report from the COVID Classroom, Portfolio Analysis

Latest BIG Update includes report from the COVID Classroom, Portfolio Analysis
Sep 10, 2020

Appalachian State University's Bowden Investment Group (BIG) recently published its August 2020 BIG Update, which includes a letter from the advi...

Finance alumnus shares why he gave to the Mountaineer Emergency Fund

Finance alumnus shares why he supports the Mountaineer Emergency Fund
Sep 9, 2020

Appalachian State University's University Advancement Office recently sent an email to alumni featuring alumnus Mac Shelton '17 FIN. Th...

App State to offer (Re-Imagined) HR Summit October 13-16

App State to offer (Re-Imagined) HR Summit October 13-16
Sep 8, 2020

Appalachian State University's Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) program will host a (Re-Imagined) HR Summit ...

Business Career Services Fall Semester Update

Business Career Services Fall Semester Update
Sep 4, 2020

Recent and upcoming graduates are facing a more difficult job market. The good news is that Walker College of Business graduates are holding thei...

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students
Sep 2, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — In August 2020, Appalachian State University welcomed 20,023 students, a landmark enrollment for the university. In addition, numbers ...

From top left, clockwise, are Pia Albinsson, Joseph Cazier, Bonnie Guy, John Whitehead, Rachel Shinnar, Mark Lewis and  Lakshmi Iyer

Seven earn professorships in Walker College of Business
Aug 28, 2020

Seven Appalachian State University professors have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business.Four additional professors have ...