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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
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 recepti

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First-ever Strategic Business Case Competition offers prize money for refining your skills Feb 22, 2026

Through a Dean’s Club-sponsored Strategic Business Case Competition in the Walker College of Business, students at Appalachian State University will have the oppor

Students, Front Page, Research
Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA

Research from Walker College accounting professors honored by IMA May 20, 2019

Two Appalachian State University accounting professors were recently honored by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), a professional...

Faculty, Research, Dept - ACC
Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize

Walker College announces inaugural recipients of Dean's Club Research Prize May 7, 2019

During the 2019 G.A. Sywassink Day of Excellence, four Appalachian State University business professors earned the first-ever ...

Faculty, Dept - MKT SCM, Dept - MGT, Dept - ECON, Sustainable Business, Research, Front Page, Walker College News
Dr. Joseph Cazier, director of Appalachian's Center for Analytics Research and Education, presenting at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization event

CARE director presents beekeeping technology to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, further aligns Walker College with sustainable development goals Apr 4, 2019

In September 2015, The United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that could transform the world. In response, administrators in...

Faculty, Sustainable Business, Dept - CIS, Research, Front Page
Appalachian Chancellor's Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program Mar 25, 2019

Appalachian State University recently announced the projects that comprise the 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program,...

Faculty, Centers - CARE, Dept - FIN, Dept - CIS, Centers - Brantley Risk and Insurance, Front Page, Research
Andrew Scott, Preston Macdonald and Rafael Braga presenting at Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium

Appalachian students present at Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium Mar 18, 2019

Appalachian State University students recently presented at the Southern Appalachian Honey Bee Research Consortium (SAHBRC),...

Students, Dept - CIS, Research, Sustainable Business, Centers - CARE, Front Page
Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout

Economics professor's research suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout Mar 6, 2019

Insufficient sleep is a health concern, and its effects reach beyond physical health. While a lack of sleep is known to negatively impact some...

Faculty, Dept - ECON, Front Page, Research
Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University recently attended Duke University's Sustainable Business and Social Impact (SBSI) Conference,

Appalachian students, faculty members attend Sustainable Business and Social Impact Conference Feb 22, 2019

Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University recently attended Duke University's Sustainable Business and Social Impact (SBSI)...

Students, Faculty, Sustainable Business, Research
Many men would pay thousands to re-grow their hair

Economists figured out just how much men will pay to end baldness Feb 15, 2019

Let’s say a man who’s bald as bowling ball, à la Bruce Willis today, has the opportunity to re-grow those locks so as to resemble a more luscious...

Research, Dept - ECON
Dr. Ben Powell is a professor in the Walker College's Department of Management

Dr. Benjamin Powell selected as 2019 UNC Faculty Fellow Feb 1, 2019

The University of North Carolina System...

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