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Economics Department releases March newsletter
Mar 24, 2026

The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University has released its March newsletter for students majoring or minoring in economics. 
App State Master of Business Administration student Karlee Cook has analyzed data from 1.6 million births spanning 15 years, with preliminary findings linking lower birth weight and preterm birth to chemical accident sites in North Carolina.

MBA student examines chemical accidents and newborn and maternal health
Mar 23, 2026

Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Student Research for the 29th annual...
Dejon McCoy-Milbourne serves as the moderator during the Courageous Conversations event at Appalachian State University with panelists Houston Sloan, Dylan Galloway, Troi Robinson-Moss and Kendrick Tillman. Photo by Kayla Lasure, Watauga Democrat

Activities and accomplishments in India: International Management Conference
Feb 12, 2018

Walker College professor Dinesh Davè recently visited...

Supply chain professor strengthens relationships with Appalachian partner Bishop Heber College in India
Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India

Davè, Iyer to develop study abroad opportunities in Bangalore, India
Feb 12, 2018

Walker College of Business professor Dinesh Davè and ...

Pia A. Albinsson, associate professor of marketing at Appalachian, is co-author of “The Rise of the Sharing Economy: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Collaborative Consumption.
NCSLA Stamping Office Chair Danielle Wade, holding check at left, with Brantley Risk & Insurance Center Director Dave Marlett, far left, Walker College of Business Dean Heather Norris, holding check at right, and student participants of the 2018 London trip

N.C. Surplus Lines Association supports Appalachian’s insurance center with $100K gift
Feb 6, 2018

The North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) recently presented a $100,000 check to Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and...

Appalachian students pause between classes to charge their phones at the three new solar-powered picnic tables available on the first-floor patio of Peacock Hall. Photo by Marie Freeman

Study, connect and recharge at Appalachian’s new solar-powered picnic tables
Feb 5, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — Solar-powered, smart picnic tables were installed on...

Olivia Chason (center, holding US flag) selected to participate in SAS Global Sales Academy

Recent alumna selected to participate in SAS' fifth Global Sales Academy
Feb 5, 2018

Walker College of Business alumna Olivia Chason has been named to SAS' Global Sales Academy. Chason, who graduated from Appalachian State...

Accounting student earns scholarship from Institute of Management Accountants
Feb 5, 2018

Appalachian State University student Tim Walker has earned a scholarship award from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA...

Appalachian students welcome international exchange students with special event

Appalachian students welcome international exchange students with special event
Feb 2, 2018

On Wednesday, January 31, Appalachian State University’s International Business Student Association (IBSA) kicked off the new...