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In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn
Jan 10, 2025

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, appeared on News Nation on January 10, 2025...

Welcome Back to Walker set for January 13

Welcome Back to Walker set for January 13
Jan 6, 2025

The Walker College of Business will host a Welcome Back to Walker reception in Peacock Hall on Appalachian State University's FDOC—first day of classes.

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water

In the News: Environmental economics research App State, North Carolina's coastal tourism, and salty tap water
Jan 3, 2025

A recent article from phys.org examined whether North Carolina's coastal tourism could decline due to salty...

Economics alumnus to speak April 10 on "Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing"
Apr 5, 2018

Frank Thomas, a quantitative team leader for funds management at BB&T, will speak on “The Job Market for Quants in Bank Stress Testing” ...

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018

Walker College Graduate Program Award Recipients: 2017-2018
Apr 5, 2018

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced their award recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Alumni Spotlight: Ole Mason Jar celebrates five years
Apr 4, 2018

Men's clothing and lifestyle brand Ole Mason Jar is officially celebrating five years in business.

From smart to genius: smart hives and beekeeping technology
Apr 4, 2018

Dr. Joseph Cazier, a professor in the Department of Computer...

Alternatives to Today's Capitalism: an April 18 lunch and learn opportunity

"Alternatives to Today's Capitalism" lunch and learn to be held April 18
Apr 4, 2018

Aldous Huxley once said "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."

ARBS conference committee members Steve Ha from Western Carolina, Carolyn Rochelle from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Sandy Vannoy from Appalachian, Prasun Bhattacharjee from ETSU, and Kristen King from Eastern Kentucky University.

Appalachian professors present during fifth annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Apr 2, 2018

Twenty Appalachian State University authors presented on five topics during the fifth annual Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS)...

Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project

Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project
Mar 30, 2018

Dr. Lakshmi S. Iyer has received $98,696 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Dr. Iyer, Co-PI, along with PI Dr. Heidi...

From left: Dalton Stout, Lucas Stinson, Avery Dobbins, Daniel Paprocki, Ed Hassler, Brandy Hadley, Dan Emery and Joseph Cazier during the 2018 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium

Analytics students present at Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
Mar 30, 2018

Walker College of Business students presented analytics research at the...

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference on Friday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Plemmons Student Union on Appalachian State University's campus.

Alumni to return to campus to speak about the importance of a global mindset
Mar 29, 2018

Alumni from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business will speak at the 10th annual Global Opportunities Conference...

Walker Spring Connect 2018
Mar 29, 2018

On February 22, 2018, Walker Spring Connect provided the foundation for long-lasting relationships that...