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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...

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Patterns of Success: How App State’s ADM Program Builds Real-World Professionals
Sep 1, 2026

by P.J. WirchanskyUnder the leadership and guidance of Dr. Anthony Wilson, Apparel Design and Merchandising Program Director, Appalachian State Univer...

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Dr. Mira Waits has published "Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British Colonial Prison in India"
Sep 1, 2026

Dr. Mira Rai Waits, Associate Professor of Art History, has published the book Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British Colonial Prison ...

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Dr. Lynn Gibbard Returns from Fulbright Appointment in Vorarlberg, Austria
Aug 28, 2026

Dr. Lynn Gibbard, Professor of Communication Studies in App State's Department of Communication, spent the 2025 - 2026 academic year in Austria comple...

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Materials innovation points way to resilient construction and better soils
Aug 26, 2026

By Bret YagerApp State research puts biochar in focus as a material that could help build a resilient future. The potential of this charcoal-like mate...

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App State Students Return to Bristol Motor Speedway for 10th Anniversary Race to Build
Aug 25, 2026

by P.J. WirchanskyAppalachian State University’s construction management students are gearing up for a milestone moment as they return to Appalachia...

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Theatre and Dance Faculty and Students Explore the Art of Noh in Japan
Aug 24, 2026

The Department of Theatre and Dance recently completed a three‑week study abroad program in Tokyo titled “The Music, Drama, and Performance of Noh...