Semester at Penland Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Appalachian Artists
Oct 13, 2026
Immersive partnership with Penland School of Craft helps students discover their artistic voices, professional pathways, and creative futures
What happens when students leave the traditional classroom and step directly into the world of working artists, professional...
ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge
Oct 13, 2026
Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Challenge, earning high praise from acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison and Hickory Museum of Art...
STBE Welcomes Dr. Susan Doll and Dr. Rabindra Pokhrel to the Faculty
Oct 9, 2026
The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment (STBE) is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Doll and Dr. Rabindra Pokhrel to its faculty community.
Welcome Interim Dean, Dr. Shanshan Lou
Aug 18, 2025
We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shanshan Lou who will serve as the Interim Dean for both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Hayes...
Announcement: Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair in the Department of Communication
Jul 21, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carolyn Edy on her appointment as Assistant Chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State...
Welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM
Jul 18, 2025
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM, beginning his...
Submissions Open for Annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event
Jul 11, 2025
The Office of Research and Innovation at Appalachian State University is hosting the seventh annual...
Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.
Four App State students selected for prestigious national metalsmithing exhibition
Jun 24, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Four undergraduate students from Appalachian State University's studio art program have achieved national recognition by having...