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...
GCM Student Wins Print Best of Show Award and Scholarship
Jul 20, 2026
by Kay Bishop and John Craft
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.
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...
App State’s Sustainable, Locally-sourced ‘Sweet Carolina Water’ Launches
Jun 5, 2025
By Kay Bishop
Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development
May 30, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. A respected...
