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Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...

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Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026

As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to telling meaningful stories.

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100 Strong Productions Film Festival – App State Electronic Media /Broadcasting Student Representation
Apr 23, 2026

Two Appalachian State University filmmakers are preparing to see their work reach a wider audience this spring, as their documentary shorts have been selected for the 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, taking...

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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...