Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, Jimena Vergara‑Sanz, awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant for Human-Centered Prosthetics Research
Jul 7, 2026
Appalachian State University's College of Fine & Applied Arts is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Jimena Vergara‑Sanz has been awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant, securing $15,000 to advance her project, Human‑Centered Prosthetic Futures: Advancing Accessible and...
Study Abroad Program Highlight: Haunted Tourism in Scotland
Jun 30, 2026
This summer, Chelsea Thayer, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, co-led the Haunted Tourism in Scotland study abroad program — an immersive experience designed to explore the intersection of storytelling, supernatural heritage, and tourism.
Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 10, 2016
BOONE—The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the...
Appalachian alumnus David Furr nominated for Tony Award
May 9, 2016
David Furr, a 1994 graduate of Appalachian State University, is a 2016 Tony Award nominee for his performance in “Noises Off,” a...
Registration is open for summer Craft Enrichment classes
May 9, 2016
Registration is open for the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University. The program offers a variety of...
University PRSSA receives Pacesetter Recognition for work with the Western Youth Network
May 5, 2016
Boone—Last month, the Appalachian State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) teamed up with the Western Youth Network...
Students share the stage with dozens of statewide theatres in collaborative “Shakespeare Marathon: 38 Plays in Five Days”
May 3, 2016
Twenty current students and recent graduates of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University participated in two different...
Solar Vehicle Team learns, grows from experiences [The Appalachian]
May 2, 2016
The Solar Vehicle Team had a disappointing showing at the national competition in Austin, Texas last year. They worked hard to complete in six...
Industrial design student's blog, Dikore, on the rise [The Appalachian]
Apr 29, 2016
An industrial design student at Appalachian State University has made her own furniture design blog with the help and support from her professors...
Mountaineer Battalion supports the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March
Apr 27, 2016
Gatlinburg, TN—Teams of Appalachian ROTC cadets participated in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March to honor the nation’s...
Cuban professors visit Appalachian State University for sustainability tour
Apr 25, 2016
Professors from Universidad de la Habana visited Appalachian State University recently to learn about Appalachian’s sustainable technology...
Reebok designer mentors students in Applied Design capstone course
Apr 21, 2016
Fourteen lucky students are currently prototyping designs for Reebok Futures during the spring capstone course. Taught by Industrial Design...