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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...
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WCOB Transfer Student Club presents Transfer Connect
Mar 22, 2026

The Walker College of Business Transfer Club invites students to Transfer Connect, a special welcome event designed exclusively for transfer students in the Walker College of Business on Monday,...

Jackie Garner and "4 Under 40" graphic

In the News: Business Career Services staff member earns Educator Award in "4 Under 40" contest
Mar 20, 2026

Jackie Garner, associate director of employer relations and student programming in the Walker College of Business' Career Services Office, has...

Business students honored during Walker College's Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation for outstanding academic performance
Apr 25, 2017

Thirty one business students were recognized Friday, April 21 during the 2017 Walker College of Business Honors Convocation,...

Hollie Brown, center, is one of four Walker College students who were honored during Appalachian's Leadership & Legacy Awards Ceremony

Business students earned top honors during 2017 Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony
Apr 25, 2017

Business students earned top honors during the 2017 Celebration of Leadership and Legacy Award Ceremony, hosted by Appalachian...

Appalachian business students prepared to travel to Ashe County High School and West Wilkes High School

Second annual Walker College Service Week will feature financial literacy workshop for local ninth graders
Apr 25, 2017

On Friday, April 28, approximately 50 business students from Appalachian State University will travel to regional high schools to share a...

Team from Appalachian places second in Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Apr 25, 2017

A team of students from Appalachian State University placed second in the 2017 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, held...

Professor of accounting and former Walker College of Business dean Randy Edwards

Randy Edwards named vice chancellor for university advancement at Appalachian
Apr 25, 2017

Professor of accounting and former Walker College of Business dean Randy Edwards has been named vice chancellor for university advancement at...

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts admires Appalachian State University's solar vehicle, Apperion, and its 2017 display of sponsors at an unveiling in early April. Some members of Team Sunergy look on. Photo by Marie Freeman

Innovation and sustainability – App State’s value proposition
Apr 25, 2017

By DR. SHERI N. EVERTS, Chancellor
Appalachian State University

Graduate programs office to host virtual information sessions
Apr 24, 2017

The Walker College of Business will host virtual information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the...

Pictured from left to right - Ray Tedder, Emily Bunton, Matt Johnson, Morgan Greenwood, Stuart Powell, Jeff Haney, Neil Annas and David Marlett

RMI students win second place in inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business students have earned second place and a $1,500 award in the inaugural PriSim Agency Management Competition...

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power

Business students pitch marketing ideas to employees of New River Light & Power
Apr 22, 2017

Walker College of Business marketing students will offer marketing advice to representatives of New River Light and Power (NRL&P) during a...

Five ‘original and collaborative’ projects funded by Chancellor’s first Innovation Scholars program
Apr 21, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—Five proposals out of 40 submitted by faculty at Appalachian State University have been awarded funding through Chancellor Sheri N....