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Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast

Davis to deliver High Country economic forecast
Dec 17, 2024

The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce will host its 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16, 202...

Wanjiru named to Cratis D. Williams Society
Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth Wanjiru, a graduate student in the Walker College of Business, has been named to the Cratis D. Williams Society at Appalachian ...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges in the face of climate change
Dec 9, 2024

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, recently appeared on the podcast EconoF...

App State's fourth delegation to United Nations' COP

App State students join global climate action at COP 29
Dec 6, 2024

A student delegation from Appalachian State University had a front-row seat to high-stakes negotiations and international diplomacy at the UN Climate ...

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13
Dec 4, 2024

App State’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at Holmes Convocation Center. Visit the university’s commencement webs...

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success

CERPA helps North Carolina retailers plan for success
Dec 3, 2024

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association anticipates holiday shopping seasonThe Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) at Appalac...

In the news: RC2 participants earn funding to boost rural economic development
Dec 2, 2024

19 rural local governments across North Carolina will each receive $45,000 to support key economic development projects as part of the Rural Comm...

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online

In the News: Seriously Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Order Online
Dec 2, 2024

Appalachia Cookie Company, a Boone-based business that Appalachian State University Alumnus David Holloman '13 founded as a student while in the Walke...

'Beans from the Dean' invites students to free cups on exam mornings
Dec 1, 2024

Beans 2 Brew is a unique partnership between student entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and Walker College of Business clubs. Each group co...

App State has been named a national — and international — leader for business education in 2024–25, receiving recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine and CEO Magazine. Pictured are attendees at the 2023 Business for Good event, hosted by App State’s Walker College of Business. This annual event highlights sustainable business practices.

App State named a national and world leader in business education for 2024–25
Nov 26, 2024

App State’s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazi...