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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...
Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York

Finance alumna featured as district leader in Brooklyn, New York
Aug 11, 2020

A post in Kings County Politics entitled Pierce...

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum

Management professor to serve as scholarship of diversity, equity and inclusion panelist for first Virtual Research Forum
Aug 11, 2020

Appalachian State University's Office of Research will host the first...

Learning in the High Country — beyond the classroom
Aug 6, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University students and alumni often refer to the university as their “home on the mountain.” The use of this...

CARE researchers create buzz with recent article in the Journal of Apicultural Research

CARE researchers create buzz with recent article in the Journal of Apicultural Research
Aug 4, 2020

A century of discovery: Mining 100 years of honey, is creating a buzz having been recently included in the ...

Walker College professor to co-lead university's inclusive excellence efforts

Walker College professor to co-lead university's inclusive excellence efforts
Jul 29, 2020

Dr. Jamie Parson, an assistant professor in the Walker College of Business' Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance will serve as acting co-...

Walker College student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020

Walker College student services are ready to serve students for Fall 2020
Jul 28, 2020

Academic services in the Walker College of Business, including advising, career services and more, will be available to all Appalachian State...

Dawn Medlin presents a gift to Doris Medlin, to recognize the establishment of the Bob and Doris Medlin Scholarship, named for Medlin.

Dr. Dawn Medlin retires, Walker College invites former students and App State community to support future students
Jul 27, 2020

After more than 30 years as a professor at Appalachian State University, Dr. Dawn Medlin is set to retire.

A long-time friend and mentor...

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29

Cazier, Hassler to present on peak power usage July 29
Jul 22, 2020

Two Walker College of Business professors of computer information systems will be featured as guest speakers during American Public Power...