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College of Fine and Applied Arts Mace Bearer Dr. Nina-Jo Moore Reflects on 34-Year History at Appalachian State University
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda BrasierOver the past 34 years, Dr. Nina-Jo Moore has taught communication studies and worked as an associate dean and assistant department c...

App State Alumnus John Carter

More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of 2020 graduates...

Sam Somerville works on his tea cabinet

App State Furniture Design Student Receives International Award for Japanese-Inspired Tea Cabinet
Sep 28, 2020

By Amanda Brasier Oolong. Black. Matcha. White.The Japanese tea cabinet designed and created by Sam Somerville, senior furniture design student a...

Console made by Furniture Design student

App State furniture design program awarded $12K grant to support student scholarships
Sep 24, 2020

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $12,000 in grant funding to Appalachian State University’s&...

Wayne L. Sumner at WASU console

Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep 22, 2020

Alumnus Wayne Sumner ’75, a 2012 Outstanding Service Award recipient, was on-site lending support and equipment when Appalachian State Universi...

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...

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From Hollywood to the High Country — App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels
Sep 1, 2020

Appalachian State University’s new mobile TV studio, which got its start as a Hollywood movie prop, will serve as a learning lab on wheels for Mount...

College Announces New Department Chairs

App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts names trio of department chairs
Aug 27, 2020

The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) at Appalachian State University has welcomed three department chairs: Dr. Jim Toub in t...

Cast of App State's Spring Awakening Share Performance Virtually

App State Department of Theatre and Dance Creates Virtual Slate of Fall Performances
Aug 25, 2020

Faced with the uncertainty of holding in-person performances during the fall, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance&nb...

Two App State Interior Design Students Receive Awards At National Lighting Competition
Aug 25, 2020

Two Appalachian State University Interior Design students have received national recognition for their designs in the 43rd annual Coope...