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Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration

Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration
Mar 17, 2026

 The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held on April 17 on Appalachian State University's Boone campus, with a reception...

Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors
Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.

MBA Alumni Highlight: Melody Wilson
Oct 31, 2018

Melody Wilson ’17 is a Credit Services Supervisor at CommScope, a leading provider of network infrastructure...

MBA Alumni Highlight: Abbey McLennan
Oct 31, 2018

Abbey McLennan ‘08 is a Human Resources Team Lead with UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, the number...

Dr. David English '04 '06 enjoys Homecoming 2018 with his son Harrison. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Young alumni award winner credits Appalachian for success
Oct 26, 2018

Dr. David English '04 '06 has amassed a long list of achievements throughout his relatively short career. Most recently, the Appalachian State...

Gamma Iota Sigma Rho chapter members attend RISE Career Fair
Oct 25, 2018

On September 27, 2018, Appalachian State University (AppState) students from the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center participated...

Four RMI students travel to Atlanta for NAAIA conference
Oct 25, 2018

On September 26th-28th, Dr. Jamie Parson traveled with four Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) students to the National...

Appalachian students Joshua Johnson, left, and Kate Ciesinski with Dr. David Marlett at the CPCU Society Annual Meeting

Appalachian students attend Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter meeting
Oct 24, 2018

Two Appalachian State University Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) students recently attended the Institutes CPCU Society Annual...

Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The Walker College of Business

Partners in Entrepreneurial Education: GEAR UP and Collaborations Like It Stoke Entrepreneurial Interests Early
Oct 23, 2018

As Ban Ki-Moon, former Secretary General of the United Nations, oversaw the group's crafting of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2030...

Appalachian State University Research

NSF grant funds Appalachian research on the effects of too few zzz’s
Oct 22, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — How does missing a good night’s sleep affect a person’s decisions and interactions with others during their waking life?

The family of Andy Thomas at the Leon Levine Hall Grand Opening. Photo submitted.

A fitting tribute
Oct 22, 2018

Gene “Buddy” Thomas ‘06 wanted to honor his uncle Andy and his love of Appalachian State University. After discussions with his family, Will...

2018 Scholarship Donors and Recipients in Appalachian's Walker College of Business

Scholarship reception provides opportunity for student recipients to thank donors
Oct 21, 2018

A reception for scholarship donors and their recipients on the campus of Appalachian State University provides an annual opportunity for students...