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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...
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Appalchian CFA team advances to CFA regional semi-finals
Apr 18, 2015

The Appalachian State University team advanced to the semi-final round of competition at the Americas Regional of the CFA Institute Research...

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Simple messages are often the best way to reach consumers, BBDO exec says
Apr 16, 2015

ASU NEWS - In a high-tech, highly connected consumer market, it's often the...

John Osborn

BBDO New York CEO to speak April 15 at Appalachian
Apr 15, 2015

ASU NEWS—John Osborn, president and chief executive officer of BBDO New York,...

Appalachian State University students at National Collegiate Sales Competition

Students participate in National Collegiate Sales Competition
Apr 13, 2015

Two Walker College of Business students represented Appalachian at the 17th National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), April 7-10, 2015 at...

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Four to receive Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Apr 10, 2015

Four have been named 2015 recipients of the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion...

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Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly to speak April 1
Apr 1, 2015

Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly will speak Wednesday, April 1 to students on the campus of Appalachian State University at...