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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 event panelists: Jim Hartzfeld, Nathan Havey, Rajat Panwar and Diana Propper de Callejon

Watch App State's sustainability discussion about Beyond Zero, an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change
Apr 19, 2021

On Earth Day 2021, Appalachian State University hosted an event and film screening of Beyond Zero, an inspirational roadmap for how business can...

 Omar Gonzalez is a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University and its first risk and insurance management intern

Gonzalez to serve as first risk and insurance management intern at Appalachian
Apr 16, 2021

Omar Gonzalez, a junior actuarial science major and risk management and insurance minor at Appalachian State University, has been named the first...

Business students present research during App State's celebration of student research and creative endeavors

Business students present research during App State's celebration of student research and creative endeavors
Apr 14, 2021

Four Walker College of Business students will be included as part of Appalachian State University's Office of Student Research's 2021 celebration...

Nik Nikolov

Marketing professor advises on "cheap" car insurance in North Carolina
Apr 14, 2021

Appalachian State University Assistant Professor of Marketing Atanas (Nik) Nikolov has been featured as an expert in a WalletHub...

Andrea Breazeale - King

MBA Alumni Profile: Andrea Breazeale-King
Apr 13, 2021

Andrea Breazeale - King is a proven HR leader having held positions in various employment sectors both public and private, most...

Justin Burroughs

MBA Alumni Profile: Justin Burroughs
Apr 13, 2021

Justin Burroughs '14 '15 is the Sr. Marketplaces Channel Manager & International Expansion Lead at ...

Caleb Alston

Alston named top student; 29 earn 'App State Best' honors
Apr 12, 2021

Faculty in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business have selected App State's Best for 2021, the top students by business major...

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Watch A Sustainable Development Strategy to Reunite the United States, a special lecture by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs

Watch A Sustainable Development Strategy to Reunite the United States, a special lecture by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
Apr 11, 2021

World-renowned economist, author and thought leader Dr. Jeffrey Sachs spoke to the Appalachian State University community onTuesday, March 30,...

Dr. Jamie Parson on the importance of inclusivity in the classroom

Dr. Jamie Parson on the importance of inclusivity in the classroom
Apr 9, 2021

The 90.5 WASU FM radio station recently had Dr. Jamie ParsonAppalachian State Professor in the Finance, Banking and Insurance...