Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, Jimena Vergara‑Sanz, awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant for Human-Centered Prosthetics Research Jul 7, 2026
Appalachian State University's College of Fine & Applied Arts is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Jimena Vergara‑Sanz has been awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant, securin
Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts
Study Abroad Program Highlight: Haunted Tourism in Scotland Jun 30, 2026
This summer, Chelsea Thayer, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, co-led the Haunted Tourism in Scotland study abroad program
Theatre and Dance, Fine and Applied Arts
Senior Spotlight: Ava Thompson '26 - Sustainable Development Apr 21, 2026
As she prepares to graduate in August after walking in May, Ava Thompson, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Community,... Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
Allusion of a Symphony: Exhibition Reception at Mckinney Alumni Center on April 28, 2026 Apr 20, 2026
BOONE, NC- The Exhibition Practicum class in the Department of Art at Appalachian State University proudly presents Allusion of a Symphony... Art, Fine and Applied Arts
Senior Spotlight: Applied Design Graduate, Carlos Velasquez, Completes Dual Major in Apparel Design and Industrial Design Apr 17, 2026
First-generation college student weaves cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and design innovation into his SIXO brand.
Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts
Children's Play, “Tomato Plant Girl,” Announced for April 24 – 26 Apr 13, 2026
by Keith Martin
Family-Friendly Play Performed by Appalachian Young People’s Theatre
Fine and Applied Arts, Theatre and Dance
Designing Community Impact: App State Applied Design Students Help Transform the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Apr 13, 2026
Visitors to the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center are experiencing something entirely new.
Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts
Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve Apr 10, 2026
Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students... Sustainable Development, Fine and Applied Arts
