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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.

Lauren and Jacob are two of the students who participated in the IDEXlab

IDEXlab Students Rethink Design Projects To Respond To COVID-19
Aug 31, 2010

A global pandemic changes everything. For students in Appalachian State University’s ...