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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. 
Safety summit to be held on campus May 1-2

Date set for 4th annual Safety Summit, CARE associate director to speak
Feb 14, 2018

The 4th Annual Appalachian Safety Summit is scheduled for May 1-2, 2018 on the campus of Appalachian State University.

Tuesday, May 1,...

Dejon McCoy-Milbourne serves as the moderator during the Courageous Conversations event at Appalachian State University with panelists Houston Sloan, Dylan Galloway, Troi Robinson-Moss and Kendrick Tillman. Photo by Kayla Lasure, Watauga Democrat

Activities and accomplishments in India: International Management Conference
Feb 12, 2018

Walker College professor Dinesh Davè recently visited...

Supply chain professor strengthens relationships with Appalachian partner Bishop Heber College in India
Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India

Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India
Feb 12, 2018

Walker College of Business professor Dinesh Davè and ...

Pia A. Albinsson, associate professor of marketing at Appalachian, is co-author of “The Rise of the Sharing Economy: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Collaborative Consumption.
NCSLA Stamping Office Chair Danielle Wade, holding check at left, with Brantley Risk & Insurance Center Director Dave Marlett, far left, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, holding check at right, and student participants of the 2018 London trip

N.C. Surplus Lines Association supports Appalachian’s insurance center with $100K gift
Feb 6, 2018

The North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) recently presented a $100,000 check to Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and...

Appalachian students pause between classes to charge their phones at the three new solar-powered picnic tables available on the first-floor patio of Peacock Hall. Photo by Marie Freeman

Study, connect and recharge at Appalachian’s new solar-powered picnic tables
Feb 5, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Solar-powered, smart picnic tables were installed on...

Olivia Chason (center, holding US flag) selected to participate in SAS Global Sales Academy

Recent alumna selected to participate in SAS' fifth Global Sales Academy
Feb 5, 2018

Walker College of Business alumna Olivia Chason has been named to SAS' Global Sales Academy. Chason, who graduated from Appalachian State...

Accounting student earns scholarship from Institute of Management Accountants
Feb 5, 2018

Appalachian State University student Tim Walker has earned a scholarship award from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA...