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CFAA Alum Feature: Dusty Lockwood - Quiet Strength and Full‑Circle Leadership
Jul 26, 2026

Dusty Lockwood’s App State journey began with a defining realization: “The mind is a unique thing, and when faced with life‑changing challenges, I learned that, for me, the best medicine was to simply never stop moving forward.” As a teenager suddenly responsible for supporting themself, Dusty...

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GCM Student Wins Print Best of Show Award and Scholarship
Jul 20, 2026

by Kay Bishop and John Craft

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Spotlight: Applied Design Student Colvin Harvey Interns with London Designer Tino Seubert
Jul 17, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Industrial Design (Applied Design) program continues to cultivate emerging designers who are ready to make their mark on the global stage.

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Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel to present master class at Appalachian on Feb. 23
Feb 16, 2018

By Anna Rhodes

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present a master class on musical theatre featuring...

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Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with high school workshops
Feb 16, 2018

On Feb. 24, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will host a day of theatre workshops to celebrate Theatre in Our...

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Appalachian State University ROTC student receives inaugural Shilling Scholarship
Feb 15, 2018

Nathan Reitzel, a senior political science, pre-professional legal studies major from Newton, was awarded the inaugural Austin Shilling Memorial...

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Sustainable Development and Food Services foster farm-to-table initiative on campus
Feb 9, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development has partnered with Food Services to provide local food from...

Emma Morris

Inaugural Harb Scholarship awarded to interior design student
Feb 6, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior interior design major from Charlotte, has been awarded the inaugural Jane S. Harb Scholarship through Appalachian State...

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Appalachian State University design student takes home honors in international PAVE competition
Feb 1, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior enrolled in the Department of Applied Design’s interior design program, has received third place in the Planning and Visual...