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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...

Senior Spotlight: Madison Rasnake
Dec 7, 2021

Madison Rasnake is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner

Graduate Spotlight: Emily Steinkirchner
Dec 7, 2021

Emily Steinkirchner is graduating from Appalachian State University with an MBA.

Senior Spotlight: Elianah Vargas
Dec 6, 2021

Elianah Vargas is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

Vargas named marketing professors Bonnie Guy and...

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Phillips
Dec 6, 2021

Zachary Phillips is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA...

Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Luksa
Dec 6, 2021

Elizabeth Luksa is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Accounting.

Next, Luksa plans to intern with Grant...

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez

Senior Spotlight: Matilde Ornelas Marquez
Dec 6, 2021

Matilde Ornelas Marquez is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Marketing.

At App State, Ornelas Marquez was a...

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins

Graduate Spotlight: Makayla Wilkins
Dec 6, 2021

Makayla Wilkins is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science...

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Struck
Dec 6, 2021

Cathryn Struck is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in...

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone

Graduate Spotlight: Jake Stone
Dec 6, 2021

Jake Stone is graduating from Appalachian State University with a Master of Business...

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda

Senior Spotlight: Will Macurda
Dec 6, 2021

Will Macurda is graduating from Appalachian State University with a BSBA. 

At Appalachian, Macurda has served as president of the...