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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...

Walker College alumnus named president of Burton Snowboards
Feb 1, 2016

John Lacy '97 has been named President of Burlington, Vermont-based Burton Snowboards.  Lacy has worked in various roles in the...

Elizabeth Fowler Appalachian State University

Management student to present research at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Jan 31, 2016

Elizabeth Fowler, senior management major with minors in supply chain management and international business, will present her research at the...

Vice President of Sustainability for Interface, Erin Meezan to speak at 2016 Global Opportunities Conference
Jan 27, 2016

Business has positively transformed the human experience over the centuries in ways that are difficult to fathom. Unfortunately, much of the...

Students and employers network at Appalachian's RMI Career Fair

RMI Career Fair
Jan 27, 2016

The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Career Fair will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 i...

Bailey Winecoff Appalachian State University

Sustainable Business student to present during National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Jan 26, 2016

Appalachian State University senior Bailey Winecoff has received a nod of approval from the 30th annual National Conference on Undergraduate...

Pennie Bagley

Walker College professor to serve on editorial board of Issues in Accounting Education
Jan 26, 2016

Accounting professor Pennie Bagley has been named a member of the...

MBA Information Session
Jan 25, 2016

The Working Professionals MBA program at Appalachian State University in Hickory will be hosting an MBA Information Session on February 3rd from...

David Carroll

Wells Fargo executive advises investors to stay the course in recent Charlotte Observer interview
Jan 22, 2016

David Carroll, senior executive vice president of wealth and investment management for Wells Fargo, advises investors to stay the course during...

International Travel

Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment Summer Study Abroad
Jan 20, 2016

The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment will offer four study abroad trips during summer 2016.  Studeng groups will...