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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...
Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster's Zak Ammar

Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster
Feb 9, 2016

As founder and CEO of Vixster, Zak Ammar is working to provide an on-demand and subscription trash + recycling...

Department of Accounting provides students internship, seminar opportunities to prepare for graduation

Department of Accounting provides students internship, seminar opportunities to prepare them for graduation
Feb 5, 2016

The Department of Accounting in the Walker College of Business provides students internship and seminar opportunities to prepare accounting...

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Sustainability Outreach Grants
Feb 4, 2016

The Outreach and Engagement Subcommittee of Appalachian’s Sustainability Council is pleased to announce a new grants program to provide funding...

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Dean's Update - February
Feb 4, 2016

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

Business club expo allows students to explore 19 business-oriented student organizations
Feb 3, 2016

The Walker College of Business held its semi-annual Business Club Expo on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Walker Fellows help create the positive impact the Walker College has on Appalachian’s students, community
Feb 3, 2016

Sophomore finance and banking major Johnathan Smith is a Walker Fellow, and the first Walker Fellow to maintain...

Business majors Arnott and Price start study abroad ambassadors club

Business students found study abroad ambassador club
Feb 3, 2016

There is a new student-led club on campus this semester seeking to get students interested in studying abroad! Chase Price a senior International...