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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 Student Research for the 29th annual...
Brian Adcock giving keynote address at Entrepreneur Summit

Annual entrepreneur summit serves as forum for innovators, students
Nov 16, 2015

The 12th Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit on Nov. 13 was a forum for students and community members to learn from and be inspired by...

Dr. David Marlett presents at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando
Nov 12, 2015

Finance, Banking, and Insurance Chair Dr. David Marlett recently presented at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando,...

Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 13
Nov 10, 2015

ASU NEWS—Students or community members interested in owning their...

Dr. Al Harris, center, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. Marty Meznar, left.

Walker College presents international business awards, CIS Professor earns lifetime achievement award
Nov 9, 2015

The Walker College of Business hosted an International Business awards ceremony on November 6, 2015.

Bonnie Schaefer, Boyles CEO lecturer for Fall 2015

Dean's Update November 3, 2015
Nov 3, 2015

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series of monthly publications for Walker College faculty, staff,...

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Photos from inaugural business research poster session now online
Nov 3, 2015

Walker College of Business faculty and students participated in the inaugural Dean's Club Research Grants poster session on Oct. 22. Photos from...

Walker College alumnus Lee Barnes has pledged $300,000 to establish the Lee Barnes Benefaction for Learning Enhancement and Enrichment

Walker College alumnus Lee Barnes has pledged $300,000 to establish the Lee Barnes Benefaction for Learning Enhancement and Enrichment
Nov 3, 2015

Walker College alumnus Lee Barnes has pledged $300,000 to establish the Lee Barnes Benefaction for Learning Enhancement...

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Finance Student Association Travels to NYC
Oct 30, 2015

The Finance Student Association of Appalachian State University took their annual trip to New York City October 15-18, 2015.

The trip is...