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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...

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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...

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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.

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College Honors Dr. Nancy Oliver as Spring Commencement Mace Bearer
May 3, 2021

By Amanda Brasier

What started out as a snow day diversion for a 10-year-old child turned into a lifelong passion and career for...

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‘Active citizenship’: How an App State sustainable development major hopes to save the world
Apr 17, 2021

Justin Marks, a senior at Appalachian State University, recently announced on national television he wants to “save the world.” Marks, a ...

Appalachian State University alumna Lynn Patterson ’89, who holds a B.S. in communication studies, has been employed at App State’s library for 30 years. She is pictured in front of the university’s Belk Library and Information Commons, in which she is a university program specialist. Photo by Marie Freeman

Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
Apr 8, 2021

To many Appalachian State University students over the years, Lynn Patterson ’89 has been known for her nurturing spirit. Patterson, who...

App State awards 4 grants in support of diversity, equity and inclusion research
Mar 23, 2021

Appalachian State University’s Office of Research awarded four faculty teams with a 2020 Scholarship...

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App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021

For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today...

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‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021

Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a...