Business

BOONE—Appalachian State University will offer a degree in actuarial sciences beginning in August. The bachelor of science degree will be based in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. In addition to courses offered in the math department, students also will take courses from the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. “We have built this major from...

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BOONE—Young entrepreneurs and Appalachian State University graduates will return to campus March 1 for a Young Entrepreneurs Symposium. A panel discussion featuring six successful entrepreneurs will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the fourth floor faculty lounge in Raley Hall. The public is invited to attend. Participants are Jon West, co-founder of 3tailer.com, Whitney Graham, owner of...

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