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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...
Flier for WCOB Transfer Student Connect

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...

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
Apr 5, 2017

Conservationists from the Sustainable Amazon Foundation in Brazil will speak at the ninth annual Global Opportunities Conference: Balancing...

Update on Walker College student Jordan Olson
Apr 3, 2017

Jordan Olson, an international business major in the Walker College of Business, will study corporate finance at King's College in London next...

Student leaders of Appstate DECA

DECA students will host first annual Drive for Deca on May 12
Apr 3, 2017

The Appalachian State University chapter of DECA will host the first annual Drive for Deca on Friday, May 12.

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum

Walker College professor earns faculty scholarship to attend SAS Global Forum
Apr 3, 2017

Walker College of Business Professor Charlie Chen is attending the SAS Global Forum...

Rajat Panwar

New research from Walker College Professor explores environmental practices in business
Mar 29, 2017

A paper co-authored by Appalachian Associate Professor of Management ...

Interior design senior Courtney Sullivan created the renderings used in the Active Learning Center grant proposal. Images courtesy of Courtney Sullivan

AppLab practices put to work earn Appalachian a Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant
Mar 29, 2017

ASU NEWS - Appalachian State University has earned a $65,000 Active Learning Center...

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum

Walker College adds course in storytelling and social media to dynamic curriculum
Mar 29, 2017

Appalachian State University will offer a new course in storytelling and social media beginning Fall 2017. ...

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available

Spring 2017 edition of Eye on IOHRM now available
Mar 29, 2017

The Spring 2017 edition of "Eye on IOHRM" - a news publication from the Industrial-Organizational...

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England

2017 Spring Break study abroad excursion to England
Mar 28, 2017

Twelve risk management and insurance students who are enrolled in FIN 4800 - International Insurance Markets -...

Sheryl Kane, Appalachian State University

Sheryl Kane named director of advising for Walker College of Business
Mar 28, 2017

Sheryl Kane has been named director of academic advising for the Walker College of Business at...