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US regulators avoided a banking crisis by swift action following SVB’s collapse – but the cracks it exposed continue to weaken the global financial system’s foundation
Mar 23, 2023

Dr. Brandy Hadley, David A. Thompson Distinguished Scholar of Applied Investments, co-wrote an article on The ConversationUS regulators avoided a bank...

Bowden Investment Group January 2023 Update
Mar 3, 2023

The January 2023 Update from the Bowden Investment Group was recently released. It features notes about the upcoming Spring competitions, along with t...

Dr. Lori Medders to serve as chair of the Department of Finance, Banking & Insurance, effective July 1
Feb 22, 2023

Dr. Lori Medders has been named chair for the Department of Finance, Banking & Insurance in the Walker College of Business at Appalachia...

App State students to compete in semi-final round of Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge
Feb 6, 2023

A team of four Appalachian State University students have advanced to compete in the semi-final round of the 2023 Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge, an annu...

Tony Harris

‘It runs in the family’ — App State alumnus Tony Harris ’92 inspires next generation of Mountaineers
Feb 6, 2023

“I enjoy being able to help others achieve their desired goals. As a risk professional, it is by nature that I identify gaps and collaborate with ot...

Dr. Davis

Davis predicts 'less severe' recession for North Carolina than other states
Jan 30, 2023

The Boone Chamber recently posted a 7th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon Event Recap. Dr. Harry Davis, North Carolina Bankers Associ...

App State IIANC Professor of Insurance weighs in on 'consent to rate'

App State IIANC Professor of Insurance weighs in on 'consent to rate'
Oct 3, 2022

Dr. David Marlett, Managing Director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, was  quoted in the Ch...

GIS conference

Insurance students attend international conference of Gamma Iota Sigma
Oct 3, 2022

Students from Appalachian State University attended the 51st annual international conference of Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) in Charlotte, September 29-30, ...

Congratulations Dr. Jeff Hobbs
Sep 1, 2022

Two of Dr. Hobbs' papers were accepted for publication. Congrtulations and we wish you all the best!“The Endowment Effect and the Trading of Draft P...

Dr. Delbert Goff Endowed Scholarship for Applied Investments Established
Jun 21, 2022

Dr. Delbert Goff Endowed Scholarship for Applied Investments has been established.   The purposes of this scholarship fund are to ...