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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.

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Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need Aug 24, 2017

This summer, students and faculty in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development forged a unique p

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Ryan Hellenbrand

One student and one alum from Appalachian named Fulbright Scholars May 15, 2017

The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Appalachian State University has announced that student Ryan Hellenbrand of Boone... Sustainable Development

2016-17 Innovation Scholars

Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding Apr 20, 2017

Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty.... Fine and Applied Arts, Communication, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, Sustainablity

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Appalachian State University presents "Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" on April 19 Apr 19, 2017

"Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" is a multi-media presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).

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Lee Ball and Jeff Biggers

Find Your SustainAbility with Lee Ball and Jeff Biggers Mar 14, 2017

Listen in as noted author Jeff Biggers speaks with Appalachian's Director of Sustainability Lee Ball about regenerative cities and sustainability... Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment

Appalachian hosts Food for Thought: A Sustainable, Community Series on Food beginning March 7 Mar 3, 2017

Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development Jacqui Ignatova is co-leading the first roundtable on food sovereignty on March 7.

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