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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...
From left are Abby Justice, Spencer Hamill and Jasmine Gonzalez

App State students place highest in the state for Excel skills
Feb 5, 2024

Appalachian State University students have earned the highest scores in North Carolina on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel...

Clockwise, from top left, are Carolina Davidson, Tom Phillips (not pictured), Caroline Reeder, and Ashley Weisser.

Insurance students to compete in semi-finals of international case competition
Feb 5, 2024

A team of four Appalachian State University students have advanced to compete in the semi-final round of the 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge, an...

Chuck Gallagher

Every choice has a consequence: Chuck Gallagher to speak Feb. 15
Jan 29, 2024

The Department of Accounting at Appalachian State University will host Chuck Gallagher, business ethics expert and authorfor a free...

Leon named honors program director for the Walker College
Jan 18, 2024

Dr. Steven Leon has been named honors program director for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, effective January 1....

Harry Davis, second from left, spoke January 10, 2024

Davis speaks at High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon
Jan 15, 2024

A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 8th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday,...

Walker College welcomes faculty, staff to App State

Walker College welcomes faculty, staff to App State
Jan 12, 2024

The Walker College of Business welcomes 10 faculty and staff members to Appalachian State University for the Spring 2024 semester.

App State alumnus Ron Woods, a Class of 1968 App State graduate and Hickory native, has donated five scholarships to support students at the App State Hickory campus. Jude Blochaviak, a first-year student from Taylorsville intending to major in computer information systems, center, represented the five recipients of the Ron Woods Scholarship during a recognition at halftime of the inaugural Hickory Hoops Classic game, held Dec. 21 at Catawba Valley Community College’s Tarlton Complex in Hickory.

Alumnus Ron Woods donates scholarships to support 5 students at App State Hickory campus
Jan 10, 2024

HICKORY, N.C. — Appalachian State University alumnus Ron Woods, a Class of 1968 App State graduate and Hickory native, has funded scholarships...

Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2023 semester

Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2023 semester
Jan 10, 2024

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2023 semester.

855 students in the Walker...

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service in 2023
Dec 31, 2023

Five staff members in the Walker College of Business have reached a milestone of North Carolina state service in 2023.

"The contributions...

Rachel Rabideau at Peacock Hall

App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement Spotlight
Dec 21, 2023

Appalachian State University recognized more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates during its Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 at the...