Fine and Applied Arts

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

by Jeanne Mercer-BallardA team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashio...

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App State Furniture Design Students Revitalize Broyhill Walking Park with Custom Artistic Benches
Sep 25, 2026

by P.J. WirchanskyIn the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University, preparing students for professional success extends beyond ...

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App State Art Students and Alumni Earn National Recognition for Creative Excellence
Sep 22, 2026

From national student exhibitions and prestigious design awards to a championship golf trophy and a juried exhibition at one of the field's leading co...

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Sustainable Development Senior Tyler Nece Explores Agricultural Innovation at CATIE
Sep 16, 2026

Tyler Nece, a senior double majoring in Sustainable Development and Sustainable Business Management at Appalachian State University, recently complete...

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Theatre and Dance Faculty to Present at the 2026 NC Department of Public Instruction Comprehensive Arts Education Conference
Sep 10, 2026

Three faculty members from the Department of Theatre and Dance are among those selected to present at the 2026 North Carolina Department of Public Ins...

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"Flight" Transports Participants to New Adventures!
Sep 9, 2026

by App State Theatre and Dance DepartmentBOONE, N.C. – The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is proud to introduce the...

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App State STBE students bring light and connectivity to remote high altitude areas of Peru
Sep 2, 2026

by P.J. WirchanskyIn July 2026, a team of students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Department of Sustainable Technology and the Buil...

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Assistant Professor Lola Panco Awarded Dedalus Foundation Alumni Grant and Selected for 2027 MASS MoCA Studios Residency
Sep 2, 2026

Assistant Professor Lola Panco, a painter and scholar whose work examines the environmental and emotional impact of social and political upheaval, has...