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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...

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....

A heavy snowfall blankets the campus of Appalachian State University

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...