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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.

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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...

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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.

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La-Z-Boy provides funding for student classroom design
Oct 8, 2018

The La-Z-Boy Foundation has donated $75,000 to Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design to help fund the student-designed Lab...

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Student actor in Appalachian’s 'The Laramie Project' reflects on experience
Oct 5, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is currently performing “The Laramie Project,” a moving play about the reactions...

500 for the 50th Goods Drive
Oct 2, 2018

In honor of their 50th anniversaries, the 

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Cara Hagan visits Gonzaga to teach in-screen dance
Oct 1, 2018

Professional interdisciplinary artist Cara Hagan wouldn’t have visited Gonzaga if not for her friend from graduate school, Suzanne Ostersmith....

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Students in Appalachian’s Honors College spend a ‘Day at the Farm’
Sep 27, 2018

When choosing Appalachian State University, students new to the university’s 

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Appalachian hosts Steamroller Print Fest October 5
Sep 25, 2018

Appalachian State University's first-ever Steamroller Print Fest is happening Friday, Oct. 5 at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Scott...

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New leadership at Appalachian’s student-led paper brings ideas, opportunity
Sep 25, 2018

In August 2018, Ira David Levy was hired as news adviser for The Appalachian, the university’s student-run news organization. During summer 2018...

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Greensboro actor David Furr to appear on "Bull," Amazon Prime, Netflix
Sep 25, 2018

Local fans of the CBS drama “Bull” will see a familiar face as its third season premieres Monday.

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Industrial design student collaborates with Access Health Africa
Sep 24, 2018

Design was always something junior Emma Wingerd was interested in, but it wasn’t until visiting Appalachian did she know that industrial design...

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Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm Open House
Sep 20, 2018

Open House  | Sept. 22, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

You’re invited! Come out to Appalachian's Teaching and Research Farm at the Blackburn Vannoy Propery for...