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Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees at App State

40 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma
May 10, 2025

40 students at Appalachian State University were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society that recognizes top-performing business students at business schools...

Kennedi Ratcliffe, right, is the 2025 top overall student in the Walker College of Business and the top student in the Economics program.

30 grads named 'App State Best' for 2025
May 10, 2025

30 Appalachian State University students have been named to the Walker College of Business “2025 App State Best” list.

14 have been named outstanding undergraduate or graduate students—...

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society

Three economics students earn Brashear Research Prize, four inducted into economics honors society
May 9, 2025

The Department of Economics honored students during the Spring 2025 Brashear Luncheon, May 1.

The Brashear Prize

Three students earned the...

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill

Q&A with Team Sunergy driver Lindsay Rudisill
Jul 25, 2016

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team is working not just to compete on a global stage, but also to build a ...

ASU team to race solar car in world competition

ASU team to race solar car in world competition
Jul 22, 2016

The Watauga Democrat highlighted Appalachian ’s solar vehicle team in a July 21 article. Team Sunergy will be competing against teams from across...

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference

Economics professors present at International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade conference
Jul 18, 2016

Department of Economics Chair John Whitehead and Professor Ash Morgan served as presenters during the...

July Dean's Update

Dean's Update - July
Jul 18, 2016

This edition of the Walker College of Business Dean's Update is one in a series...

Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics

Walker College of Business expands curriculum to meet growing demands of industry in supply chain management and data analytics
Jul 18, 2016

Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business will offer two new degree programs to meet a growing demand of...

Harry Davis featured in Carolina Banker, professorship to be named in his honor

Harry Davis featured in Carolina Banker, professorship to be named in his honor
Jul 18, 2016

Walker College of Business Finance and Banking Professor Harry Davis is...

Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden

Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden
Jul 18, 2016

Dr. John Whitehead, professor and chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been awarded $95,303 by the Atlantic...

Proposed recreation center to infuse money in economy, create other benefits in High Country (artist rendering)

Proposed recreation center to infuse money in economy, create other benefits in High Country
Jul 15, 2016

A proposed recreation center would positively impact community, economic and health of High Country citizens, according to research conducted by...