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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...

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Finance Professor joins InVEST board of directors
May 13, 2015

Walker College Professor of Finance David Marlett has been appointed to the InVEST board of directors, bringing more than 20 years of...

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Deadline extended to submit energy-related posters for Appalachian Energy Summit contest
May 12, 2015

As part of the 2015 Appalachian Energy Summit, scheduled for July 13-15 on the campus of Appalachian State University, the Appalachian Energy...

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Food Lion executive to speak on sustainable business practices during third annual Business Connections event
May 12, 2015

Kyle Mitchell, Vice President of Engineering for Delhaize, the parent company of the Salisbury-based Food Lion, will speak to students...

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More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian’s May ceremonies
May 12, 2015

ASU NEWS - A sea of black robes, mortar boards and gold tassels...

Emily Haas receiving Brooks award

Walker College students receives Ronny L. Brooks Award for Outstanding Leadership
May 6, 2015

Junior Management and Entrepreneurship major Emily Haas and Marketing and Entrepreneurship major Hope Canipe have received 2015 Ronny L...

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Appalachian RMI students take top spot in Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Apr 27, 2015

Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) majors from Appalachian State University have won the national Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. The...