New Frontiers for App State’s Frontline-to-Farm Initiative Jun 5, 2026
Appalachian State University’s Frontline-to-Farm program is entering a new phase of growth as interdisciplinary collaborations offer opportunities to strengthen support for military veterans
Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
Dr. Laird Christensen in Scotland - Reimagining Adaptive Sustainability Curriculum May 29, 2026
While traveling to Scotland this Spring to attend the Steps Change toward Sustainability Conference in Perth, Dr.
Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm May 18, 2026
For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone... Sustainable Development
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
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
4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements Dec 11, 2025
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition
Fine and Applied Arts, Art, Applied Design, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Theatre and Dance
AI moves conservation efforts forward Dec 10, 2025
by Bret Yager with University Communications
Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development May 30, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.
Sustainable Development, Fine and Applied Arts
The Sustainable Development Civic Garden Receives $5,000 Grant for 2025 from AgSouth’s Growing Our Communities Program Jan 27, 2025
The Sustainable Development Civic Garden, located at the Living Learning Center, is a place where faculty, students, and community members work... Sustainable Development
Trailblazing Success: Anna Zanetti’s Journey from App State to The Nature Conservancy Aug 13, 2024
In the realm of environmental conservation, there exists a luminary whose brilliance shines —Anna Zanetti, an Appalachian State University a
Sustainable Development
Appalachian State University Supports Sustainable Agriculture Education & Hosts Carolina Meat Conference Jul 24, 2024
The Carolina Meat Conference is a biennial event that brings together hundreds of attendees from across the nation. Organized by NC Choices, an... Sustainable Development