Department of Art Faculty Shine In Exhibitions, Residencies, Scholarship and Creative Work
Sep 29, 2026
Faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to expand the university's creative footprint through nationally recognized exhibitions, scholarly presentations, artist residencies and award-winning design work.
10th Anniversary ‘Race to Build’ offers “beyond the classroom” learning in teamwork, leadership and adaptability
Sep 28, 2026
When Appalachian State University students traveled to Bristol Motor Speedway for Appalachia Service Project's 10th Anniversary Race to Build, they knew they would be stepping into a fast-paced construction competition. What they may not have anticipated was how deeply the experience would...
App State Interior Design wins 5th place at Fashion Bash 2026
Sep 28, 2026
A team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashion Bash, held in Charlotte on September 17.
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...
‘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...
College Honors Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient During Fall 2020 Commencement
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Grad Student Draws on Love of Outdoors to Pursue Advanced Degree
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Graduate student Sam Lee said although he was sad not to visit family, there was an upside to skipping his...
Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments,...
More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of...
App State Furniture Design Student Receives International Award for Japanese-Inspired Tea Cabinet
Sep 28, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Oolong. Black. Matcha. White.
App State furniture design program awarded $12K grant to support student scholarships
Sep 24, 2020
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $12,000 in grant funding to...
Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep 22, 2020
Alumnus Wayne Sumner ’75, a 2012 Outstanding Service Award recipient, was on-site...