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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...

In Pictures: October 23, 2017 Flooding at Appalachian State University's Peacock Hall (Samantha Fuentes)

In Pictures: October 23, 2017 Flooding at Appalachian State University's Peacock Hall
Oct 24, 2017

Those in and around Boone yesterday experienced flash flooding due to continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, Oct. 23.

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Walker College of Business Dean Norris, second from left, with AppState Executive Impact Club members Tim Walker, Logan Edwards, Teea Wan and Wade Hampton assemble flood buckets for hurricane relief.

Students team up to lead hurricane relief efforts
Oct 19, 2017

Appalachian State University students and community members came together October 10 to help those affected by recent hurricanes.

Student members of AppState Executive Impact Club (and a couple family members) during a Fall 2017 street clean-up.

In Pictures: Student members of AppState Executive Impact Club during a Fall 2017 street clean-up
Oct 19, 2017

Student members of Appalachian State University's Executive Impact Club participated in a street clean up service project on September 30.

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Pictured during an Oct. 5 reception for the Al Harris Fund for Excellence Endowment are, from left, Jackie Harris, Computer Information Systems Professor Emeritus Al Harris, Sequoia Holdings CEO T. Richard Stroupe, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, and Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris.

Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor
Oct 17, 2017

ASU NEWS — A new endowment fund and meeting and networking space at...

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Dickinson's research on sleep and decision making now trending
Oct 11, 2017

A recent paper featuring research on sleep and decision making from Walker College of Business Economics Professor David Dickinson is a “Top...

Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 10 at Appalachian State University

Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 10 at Appalachian State University
Oct 9, 2017

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship and the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University will host the...

More than 50 attended the 2017 internship panel on Appalachian's campus September 26.

Walker College of Business students hear practical advice on internships
Oct 6, 2017

More than 50 Walker College of Business students attended an internship panel and Q&A session on September 26, the evening before the fifth...

Dean's Update: Building key relationships with industry, alumni, students and partnering organizations
Oct 5, 2017

This Saturday, thousands of alumni will return to Boone to celebrate Appalachian Homecoming, and we hope to see you!

Walker College to host game day tailgate before Saturday's homecoming football game
Oct 4, 2017

Alumni, employees and friends of the Walker College of Business are invited to drop by a pre-game tailgate this Saturday, October 7.

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