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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...
Accounting student featured in IMA's Campus Connections

Accounting student featured in IMA's Campus Connections
Nov 22, 2022

Jaime Ziegenfuss Whitehead is the featured student in the Fall 2022 edition of Campus Connection, the newsletter for Institute of Management...

The 2022–23 Fleming Scholars are pictured at the Fleming Scholarship Recognition Reception held at App State’s Plemmons Student Union on Oct. 28. From left to right: Tony Harris II, Amani Stanley, Zha’Monét Gray and David Tyler Itson.

App State recognizes 2022–23 Fleming Scholarship recipients
Nov 11, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Four first-year students at Appalachian State University have been named recipients of the ...

The additional inductees into the Trillium Society are former board members from the inaugural Beaver College of Health Sciences Advisory board and are:   Laura Aiken, '98, '00  David Meiburg, '82 Beth Murray, '86  Pat Phillips  Dan Williams, '68 Katie Woodle, '05

Two business alumni among 12 inducted into inaugural Trillium Society
Nov 9, 2022

Two Walker College of Business alumni are inaugural inductees of the Trillium Society, a community of Beaver College of Health Sciences...

Walker College faculty, staff to present at App State Global Symposium

Walker College faculty, staff to present at App State Global Symposium
Nov 8, 2022

Beroth Professor of Marketing Pia Albinsson, Walker College Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research Lakshmi Iyer and Global and Civic...

10 first-year App State students awarded Diversity Scholars Program Scholarship for 2022–23

10 first-year App State students awarded Diversity Scholars Program Scholarship for 2022–23
Nov 8, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded scholarships through App State’s ...

11 first-year App State students earn Chancellor’s Scholarship for 2022–23

11 first-year App State students earn Chancellor’s Scholarship for 2022–23
Nov 8, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Eleven first-year students have joined the Appalachian State University Community as Chancellor’s Scholars for the 2022–23 academic...

App State Cyber Summit provides intersection of community and industry with an eye on new business threats

App State Cyber Summit provides intersection of community and industry with an eye on new business threats
Nov 7, 2022

According to Warren Buffett, “In today's business world, it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” 

Finance professor to speak at 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon

Finance professor to speak at 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon
Nov 7, 2022

Dr. Harry Davis, a professor of banking in the Walker College of Business, will deliver the keynote address at the 7th Annual High Country...

State Treasurer Dale Folwell to speak with students on campus Nov. 3

State Treasurer Dale Folwell to speak with students on campus Nov. 3
Nov 4, 2022

Walker College of Business students, faculty and staff heard from North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell on November 3, 2022. 

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Business faculty, students present business research at Dean's Club Poster Session

Business faculty, students present business research at Dean's Club Poster Session
Nov 4, 2022

Thirteen projects were presented at the 2022 Walker College of Business Dean's Club Research Poster Session on the 2nd floor...