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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. 

Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.

Dr. Sandra Vannoy named acting dean of Walker College of Business
Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Sandra Vannoy has been named acting dean of Appalachian State University’s Walker...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Feb 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for Appalachian State University. Dr....

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App State awarded AT&T grant to examine climate change resiliency, community impact
Feb 9, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — AT&T has selected Appalachian State University as one of five...

HercRentals Appalachian State sales program scholarships

HercRentals Appalachian State sales program scholarships
Feb 6, 2020

HercRentals is offering a $500 scholarship  to an Appalachian State University business student.

Marketing majors with a concentration in...

Fifth annual initiative recognizes 25 business school graduates creating lasting impact in the world.

Appalachian alumnus honored as 2020 AACSB Influential Leader
Jan 29, 2020

Appalachian State University alumnus Jesse Pipes is one of 25 business school graduates across the globe honored by...

Employee benefits students attend health benefits conference and expo

Employee benefits students attend health benefits conference and expo
Jan 29, 2020

Two students studying employee benefits in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business participated in the Health Benefits...

Latest employment data on Walker College alumni released
Jan 28, 2020

Ninety three percent of 2019 Walker College of Business graduates have successfully reached their first destination, according to statistics...

Marketing professor Pia Albinsson offers analysis of Uber in new book

App State marketing professor’s book analyzes Uber’s success
Jan 27, 2020

Appalachian State University professor of marketing Pia A. Albinsson has co-authored a new book, "Uber," about "one of the most innovative...

Earn cash for participation in economics experiments

Earn cash for participation in economics experiments
Jan 26, 2020

The faculty of the Appalachian Experimental Economics Laboratory (AppEEL) in the Walker College of Business invite you to register to participate...