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...
GCM Student Wins Print Best of Show Award and Scholarship
Jul 20, 2026
by Kay Bishop and John Craft
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.
Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026
Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with...
Appalachian State University Metalsmithing Alum Mia Martin Selected for National "America 250: Craft Today" Exhibition
May 6, 2026
by Frankie Flood
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Mia Martin, a recent alumna of the...
Twelve Mountaineer Battalion Cadets to Commission as U.S. Army Officers
Apr 30, 2026
Twelve senior cadets from Appalachian State University’s Mountaineer Battalion will take the oath of office and commission as second lieutenants...
Summer Dance Series Returns to App State! Free Dance Classes throughout June
Apr 29, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the return of its popular Summer Dance Series (...
Alumna Feature: Laura Sullivan '05
Apr 28, 2026
Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design &...
Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026
As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an...