App State ROTC Conducts Successful Fall Field Training Exercise
Oct 19, 2026
App State Army ROTC kicked off its Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) with a weekend of challenging, hands-on military training designed to build leadership, confidence and tactical proficiency among cadets.
The exercise began Thursday with weapons training at the Watauga Gun Club,...
Sustainable Development Student Named 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar
Oct 16, 2026
Sophie Schneider, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, has been named a 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar. Sophie Schneider is the only student from the College of Fine and Applied Arts selected for this year's cohort.
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...
Raichle named chair of the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Apr 27, 2017
Dr. Brian Raichle has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment after...
Downtown Boone community art parade to be held May 5
Apr 26, 2017
By Jennie Carlisle
**Update: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the procession has shifted to become a festive party inside HOW Space...
Appalachian student honored in international art competition
Apr 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017
Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the...
Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding
Apr 20, 2017
Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty....
Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
The writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the...
Appalachian State University presents "Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" on April 19
Apr 19, 2017
"Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" is a multi-media presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The event uses exquisite...
IDEXlab unveils HOW Space to promote community collaboration [The Appalachian]
Apr 14, 2017
On April 7, faculty and students of the IDEXlab joined student artists and the public to celebrate the unveiling of the HOW Space, a...
Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted...
Applied Design hosts “Showcase 2017” on April 23
Apr 12, 2017
The Department of Applied Design’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present “Showcase 2017” at Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday,...