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ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge Oct 13, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Ch

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App State Interior Design wins 5th place at Fashion Bash 2026 Sep 28, 2026

A team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashion Bash, held in Charlotte on September 17.

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Appalachian State University Professor Richard Elaver Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Advance AI Design Research in Belgium Oct 8, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Richard Elaver, a Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University, has been honored with a Fulbright U.S.

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Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design Jun 26, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

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Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World Apr 30, 2025

Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out.

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Turning Dreams Into Designs: Two App State Interior Design Students Awarded NEWH Green Voice Design Competition Apr 12, 2025

Two remarkable seniors from Appalachian State University's Interior Design program, Gemma Cullen and Kelly Garoutte, recently captured the... Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts

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Appalachian State Students Shine on the Global Stage with PAVE Competition Recognition Feb 5, 2025

Two Appalachian State University interior design students, Gemma Cullen and Payton Dooley, have brought international recognition to their school... Fine and Applied Arts, Applied Design