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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
NC leaders join Rural Community Capacity program, an NC Commerce and Walker College of Business partnership

NC leaders join Rural Community Capacity program, an NC Commerce and Walker College of Business partnership May 24, 2022

Representatives from 19 rural communities in North Carolina were at Appalachian State University May 24-25 to kick off a Rural Community Capacity...

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Economics conference held April 8-9 focuses on environmental and natural resource policy

Economics conference held April 8-9 focuses on environmental and natural resource policy Apr 7, 2022

The Department of Economics, the Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Events, Research, Dept - ECON, Front Page
Students, faculty estimate the impact of hiking and biking in the Town of Beech Mountain

Students, faculty estimate the impact of hiking and biking in the Town of Beech Mountain Mar 30, 2022

Students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business and faculty in the Department...

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Two Walker College faculty members to receive Graduate Research Assistant Mentoring Program (GRAM) funding

Two Walker College faculty members to receive Graduate Research Assistant Mentoring Program (GRAM) funding Mar 2, 2022

Two faculty members in the Walker College of Business have been awarded Graduate Research Assistant Mentoring Program (GRAM)...

Faculty, Dept - ACC, Dept - CIS, Front Page, Research
Marketing professors explore gender and cultural competence in nursing homes

Marketing professors explore gender and cultural competence in nursing homes Nov 1, 2021

Research from Appalachian State University marketing professors Ilgım Dara Benoit and Jeffrey Foreman has been...

Faculty, Research, Dept - MKT SCM
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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Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14

Dean's Club Research featured in Peacock Hall October 14 Sep 28, 2021

Twelve business research projects were presented at the 2021 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on...

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