Fine and Applied Arts

Marianne Adams retirement

Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years May 13, 2026

We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.

Fine and Applied Arts, Theatre and Dance
Richard Prisco 2026

Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State May 12, 2026

Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedication and vision.

Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts
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Five GCM Majors Awarded PGSF Scholarships totaling $17,550 Aug 25, 2025

Debbie Bohan, Administrative Director for The Print Graphics and Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), announced recipients of the 2025 – 2026 Scho

Art, Fine and Applied Arts
Dr. Shanshan Lou news

Welcome Interim Dean, Dr. Shanshan Lou Aug 18, 2025

We extend a warm welcome to Dr.

Fine and Applied Arts
Dave Blanks WASU

Welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM Jul 18, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM, beginning his... Communication, Fine and Applied Arts

Sheryl Oring

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.

Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts