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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...

MapQuest founder to deliver keynote address at entrepreneur summit on Nov. 11

MapQuest founder to deliver keynote address at entrepreneur summit on Nov. 11
Nov 1, 2016

Chris Heivly, the co-founder of MapQuest, will deliver the keynote address during the 12th annual...

October 27 Dean's Club Research Poster Session collage

Poster session features research funded by Walker College Dean's Club
Oct 31, 2016

Thirteen Walker College of Business professors presented recent research during a Dean's Club research poster session on ...

Climate policy expert Billy Pizer to discuss "Climate Policy After Paris: How the U.S. and 190 other countries can save the world" at Appalachian November 3
Oct 30, 2016

Climate policy expert Billy Pizer will give a public lecture Thursday, November 3, at 5 p.m. in Room 114 Belk Library...

Transportation Insight Founder tells Appalachian State University students to lead with innovation, humility

Transportation Insight Founder tells Appalachian State University students to lead with innovation, humility
Oct 30, 2016

ASU NEWS—Paul Thompson, founder and chairman of Transportation Insight and...

Members of Walker College of Business faculty awarded professorships
Oct 27, 2016

Business professors Delbert Goff, Chris McNeil and Scott Hunsinger have been awarded ...

Dr. Sandra Vannoy, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business

Walker College associate dean for graduate programs and research selected to participate in 24th BRIDGES program
Oct 25, 2016

Dr. Sandra Vannoy, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State...

Dean Heather Norris, second from left, receives a $70,000 check from Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina CEO Aubie Knight, second from right.

IIANC continues support of Brantley Risk & Insurance Center and RMI students
Oct 25, 2016

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) has made a $70,000 gift to the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State...

From left, D. Kenan Smith of Salisbury, James M. Deal Jr. of Boone, Susan Branch of Charlotte and E. Hayes Smith of Salisbury were honored by Appalachian State University and its Alumni Association. Deal received the Distinguished Alumni Award; Kenan Smith and Hayes Smith received an Outstanding Service Award; and Branch received the Young Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian alumni from Boone, Salisbury and Charlotte honored Oct. 21
Oct 24, 2016

Appalachian State University presented alumni awards to four exceptional alumni at a luncheon held during the 2016 Homecoming celebrations on Oct...

Paul Thomspon

Transportation Insight founder to speak on the seven attributes of a great leader October 28
Oct 18, 2016

Paul Thompson, founder and chairman of Hickory-headquartered, global third party logistics company Transportation...

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Pipes earns university award for global leadership
Oct 17, 2016

Appalachian State University's Global Leadership Awards recognize students, faculty, and staff who have made a significant...