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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 celebrates staff members with milestone service

Walker College celebrates staff members with milestone service
Jan 12, 2023

Eleven staff members in the Walker College of Business reached a milestone of North Carolina state service in 2022.

"The contributions of...

Economics research is 'most read' in 2022

Economics research is 'most read' in 2022
Jan 12, 2023

Research co-authored by Dr. Dennis Guignet, an assistant professor in the ...

Walker College hopes students attend Business Club Expo Jan. 19

Walker College hopes students attend Business Club Expo Jan. 19
Jan 11, 2023

A Business Club Expo will take place Thursday, January 19 on Appalachian State University's campus, with an aim to help students majoring or...

MBA, business graduate program students featured in 2022 year in review newsletter

MBA, business graduate program students featured in 2022 year in review newsletter
Jan 3, 2023

Appalachian State University houses an office that administers business graduate programs and supports faculty research in the Walker College of...

Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2022 semester

Appalachian releases the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the Fall 2022 semester
Dec 29, 2022

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the fall 2022 semester.

715 students in the Walker...

Bowden Investment Group releases November 2022 update

Bowden Investment Group releases November 2022 update
Dec 22, 2022

The November 2022 update from the Bowden Investment Group was recently released. It features notes on the group's experiences, the economists'...

App State offers first university-administered risk management designation for water and wastewater professionals

App State offers first university-administered risk management designation for water and wastewater professionals
Dec 20, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University and the American Association of Water Distribution & Management (AAWD&M) have announced the...

Six App State students recently returned from a trip led by Chief Sustainability Officer Lee Ball and Department of Economics Chair and Professor Dave McEvoy to attend COP27, the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference.

App State students attend COP27, the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference
Dec 19, 2022

Six App State students recently returned from a trip led by Chief Sustainability Officer Lee Ball and Department of Economics...

App State confers approximately 1,500 degrees at Fall 2022 Commencement
Dec 18, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University recognized nearly 1,500 graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 16 at the Holmes...