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Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve
Apr 10, 2026

Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students, staff, and community members who share a commitment to protecting one of our most cherished natural spaces.

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Appalachian State University Student Sandy Zufall Awarded Prestigious SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarship
Apr 7, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Sandy Zufall, a senior Studio Art major with an emphasis in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, has been awarded a 2026 Educational Endowment Scholarship from the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff Contributions During 2020 Awards
Sep 18, 2020

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized its 2020 outstanding faculty and staff at the college’s annual awards...

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From Hollywood to the High Country — App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels
Sep 1, 2020

Appalachian State University’s new mobile TV studio, which got its start as a Hollywood movie prop, will serve as a learning lab on wheels for...

College Announces New Department Chairs

App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts names trio of department chairs
Aug 27, 2020

The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) at Appalachian State University has welcomed three department...

Cast of App State's Spring Awakening Share Performance Virtually

App State Department of Theatre and Dance Creates Virtual Slate of Fall Performances
Aug 25, 2020

Faced with the uncertainty of holding in-person performances during the fall, the Appalachian State University ...

Two App State Interior Design Students Receive Awards At National Lighting Competition
Aug 25, 2020

Two Appalachian State University Interior Design students have received national...

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COM Faculty and Students Achieve Recognition at National Communication Conference
Aug 19, 2020

Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication has received national recognition at the Association...

Top Army writing award fulfills App State student’s 2nd grade prophecy
Aug 11, 2020

Appalachian State University senior and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mary Junell wrote in her second grade journal she wanted to be a writer when she...

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App State College of Fine and Applied Arts welcomes Dean’s Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion
Aug 7, 2020

As the newly appointed Dean’s Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) at Appalachian State University, ...

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App State art professor awarded fellowship for book on spatial history of British colonial prisons in India
Jul 15, 2020

Appalachian State University’s Dr. Mira Rai Waits has earned up to $40,000 in fellowship support for her book project exploring prisons in...