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2026 Broyhill Fellows stand with certificates and a trophy after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Americas Region first round

Bowden Investment Group reaches Americas Regional Final of CFA Institute Research Challenge
Apr 15, 2026

After winning the Southeast sub-regional and the first round of the Americas Region, students from Appalachian State University’s Bowden Investment Group concluded their run in the 2026 ...

Students present to a room of finance students and professional judges at App State's Hickory Campus on March 27.

Finance students host Sustainable Horizons Stock Pitch Competition, draw record submissions
Apr 15, 2026

Student members of Appalachian State University's Bowden Investment Group (BIG) recently hosted a stock pitch...

Biology graduate student Haley Martin ’23 ’25 conducts research on fruit flies.

Mountaineer Discovery: Spotlighting Student Research, Creativity and Innovation at App State
Apr 15, 2026

Increasing global access to life-changing prosthetics — through human-centered 3D design. Examining newborn health patterns near chemical accident sites.  Channeling performance and craft to...

Valerie Mason

Military Student Spotlight: Valerie Mason
Apr 9, 2026

At Appalachian State University, student veterans and military-affiliated students bring unique perspectives, resilience, and leadership to...

From left are Clark, Blau, Perdue, Gainey, Adiga, Hungerford, Klotz

Students shine during the Spring 2026 Walker College of Business Excel Challenge
Apr 7, 2026

On March 24, rapid keystrokes and the hum of analytical thinking marked the Walker College of Business Excel Challenge.

The event tests...

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...

Economics Newsletter Front Page

Economics Department releases March newsletter
Mar 24, 2026

The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released its March newsletter for...

Flier for WCOB Transfer Student Connect

WCOB Transfer Student Club presents Transfer Connect
Mar 22, 2026

The Walker College of Business Transfer Club invites students to Transfer Connect, a special welcome event designed exclusively for transfer...

Jackie Garner and "4 Under 40" graphic

In the News: Business Career Services staff member earns Educator Award in "4 Under 40" contest
Mar 20, 2026

Jackie Garner, associate director of employer relations and student programming in the Walker...