Sustainable Development

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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 that honors the creativity, scholarship, and serv

Fine and Applied Arts, Art, Applied Design, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Theatre and Dance
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AI moves conservation efforts forward Dec 10, 2025

by Bret Yager with University Communications

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Dr. Laird Christensen

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
2019 faculty and staff award winners

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2019 Awards Aug 16, 2019

The College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized outstanding faculty and staff with 2019 awards for teaching, service, scholarship and advising.... Communication, Sustainable Development, Art, Fine and Applied Arts

Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year.

Art, Sustainable Development, Theatre and Dance
Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State... Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight

Students view exhibition

A growing learning community: Climate Stories Collaborative at Appalachian teaches students and faculty alike Feb 28, 2019

Sustainability has long been a core value shared by faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University.

Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight
Patrick Ross in Madagascar

Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar Feb 6, 2019

During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjana

Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Development
Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project Jan 17, 2019

Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students

Sustainable Development
Timber Sports Team

Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet Nov 20, 2018

On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G.

Sustainable Development, Sustainablity
Earl Swift

Author Earl Swift visits Appalachian’s campus Nov. 13 Oct 18, 2018

“Chesapeake Requiem” author and journalist Earl Swift will visit Appalachian State University’s campus on Nov.

Communication, Sustainable Development, Sustainablity