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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...
Professor of Economics David Dickinson travels the globe in the name of better sleep

Professor of Economics David Dickinson travels the globe in the name of better sleep
Apr 11, 2016

Walker College Professor of Economics David Dickinson tavels the globe in the name of better sleep – better sleep research...

2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for Tuesday, June 7

2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for Tuesday, June 7
Apr 10, 2016

The 2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for ...

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu
Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian master’s candidates Casher Belinda and Tony Fu recently teamed up to launch the social media...

Student members of Appalachian's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attend state leadership conference

Student members of Appalachian's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attend state leadership conference
Apr 10, 2016

Student members of Appalachian's Phi Beta Lambda chapter recently traveled to the organization's State Leadership...

Appstate AITP earns outstanding chapter of the year award

Appstate AITP earns outstanding chapter of the year award
Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian State University's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student chapter received the AITP...

David Carroll at Appalachian State University

Dean's Update - April
Apr 6, 2016

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

Marketing alumna to serve as speaker for COB Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation

Marketing alumna to serve as speaker for COB Yadkin Bank Honors Convocation
Apr 6, 2016

Vanessa LeLiever Murray '98, event marketing consultant for TAKE Success, will serve as the...

College of business to offer club expo during Appalachian's spring open house

College of business to offer club expo during Appalachian's spring open house
Apr 6, 2016

Appalachian's Spring Open House will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016, and this semester, the Walker College of Business is piloting a club expo...