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Dr. Shishir Shakya

Publication co-authored by economics assistant professor named Journal of Rural Health's article of the year (College of Arts & Sciences)
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.

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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. 

Xiong earns campus-based award from UNC Board of Governors for innovative teaching methods in the classroom

Xiong earns campus-based award from UNC Board of Governors for innovative teaching methods in the classroom
Mar 27, 2022

App State’s Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award

Six other faculty receive campus-based...

IBSA Kick-off meeting
Mar 16, 2022

IBSA Kick-off Meeting
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)...

Finance students earn a top spot in first round of CFA Institute Research Challenge

Finance students earn a top spot in first round of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Feb 28, 2022

Students at Appalachian State University recently competed, and won, in the state round of...

2022 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced

2022 Holland Fellows Cohort Announced
Feb 24, 2022

The Walker College of Business is proud to introduce the 2022 Holland Fellows Cohort. 

Graduate students, MBA alumni  share thoughts on Black History Month

Graduate students, MBA alumni share thoughts on Black History Month
Feb 20, 2022

February is Black History Month, and to help celebrate, the Walker College of Business Graduate Programs Office asked its students to reflect on...

 Bowden Investment Group releases January 2022 update

Bowden Investment Group releases January 2022 update
Feb 14, 2022

The January 2022 Update from the Bowden Investment Group was recently released. It features a letter from BIG President Caroline Alba, an update...