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App State Art Students and Alumni Earn National Recognition for Creative Excellence
Sep 22, 2026

From national student exhibitions and prestigious design awards to a championship golf trophy and a juried exhibition at one of the field's leading conferences, students and alumni from Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to demonstrate the creativity, innovation and...

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Sustainable Development Senior Tyler Nece Explores Agricultural Innovation at CATIE
Sep 16, 2026

Tyler Nece, a senior double majoring in Sustainable Development and Sustainable Business Management at Appalachian State University, recently completed a 10-week internship in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
May 20, 2019

 James Holton ’15 likes to see results quickly and is energized by the quick turnaround of ideas and implementations in his position...

INTERVIEW: Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway [Hollywood Soapbox]
Apr 30, 2019

Catch up with Appalachian alumnus David Furr '94 in an interview about his new show "Burn This." ...

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Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
Apr 29, 2019

Andee (Hendel) Burton ’12 walked in shoes on the other side of the world, leading to her position in product development for shoes that are...

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Theatre professor honored with Community Engagement Award
Apr 29, 2019

Keith Martin, the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, was...

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Appalachian professor works with Light Electric Vehicle Association to offer campus classes, training abroad
Apr 25, 2019

Jack Martin, senior lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University, has partnered...

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Appalachian's Interior Design program hosts first annual Materials and Finishes Expo
Apr 24, 2019

The Interior Design program at Appalachian State University hosted the Materials and Finishes Expo on April 5 in the Grandfather Mountain...

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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Paulette Marty
Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Paulette Marty is a professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University. She joined the Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

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Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase 2019 to take place April 27
Apr 16, 2019

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present the 2019 Showcase at the Holmes Center on April 27 at 4 p.m.

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