Sustainable Development

Photo of Rebecca Brown volunteering at F.A.R.M. Cafe' in Boone

Senior Says She's Learned About Life Through Her Experiences On The Farm
May 3, 2021

By Amanda BrasierWhen things are challenging, Appalachian State University senior Rebecca Brown said she sometimes thinks back to her favorite moments...

Sustainable Development student Justin Marks

‘Active citizenship’: How an App State sustainable development major hopes to save the world
Apr 17, 2021

Justin Marks, a senior at Appalachian State University, recently announced on national television he wants to “save the world.” Marks, a sust...

Dr. Rebecca Witter

College Honors Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient During Fall 2020 Commencement
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda Brasier In a new tradition, the flag bearer for the fall 2020 commencement for the College of Fine and Applied Arts is the college’s ...

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff Contributions During 2020 Awards
Sep 18, 2020

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized its 2020 outstanding faculty and staff at the college’s annual awards p...

Aaron Bradshaw

Graduate Student Speaker Aaron Bradshaw
May 14, 2020

My name is Aaron Bradshaw and I grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. As a kid, I enjoyed spending my time in the treehouse behind my grandparents' h...

Tour the Farm on Oct. 5

Chickens, Cider and More!
Sep 23, 2019

Join Us Oct. 5 For Open House at the FarmWant to have some fresh pressed apple cider, and check out the amazing work being done at the Appalachian Sta...

“When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America” by Lilace Mellin Guignard - Book jacket cover image, photo submitted.

What Happens When Women Hear the Call of the Wild?
Sep 19, 2019

“When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America” with poet and award winning author Lilace Mellin Guignard...

2019 faculty and staff award winners

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2019 Awards
Aug 16, 2019

The College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized outstanding faculty and staff with 2019 awards for teaching, service, scholarship and advising. T...

Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year. Read more ab...

Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus
Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State Univer...