CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the recent semester. Congratulations to the 1,238 Fine and Applied Arts students who earned academic honors this semester!
App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026
For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.
Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
App students provide original designs for Blowing Rock Fashion Show and Fundraiser [Watauga Democrat]
Aug 12, 2016
An addition to this year’s fashion show were original creations by students in the apparel merchandising and design program at Appalachian...
Registration is open for fall Craft Enrichment classes at Appalachian State University
Aug 10, 2016
Registration is now open for the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University. Craft Enrichment offers a...
ASU Solar Vehicle Team finishes sixth in Solar Challenge [Watauga Democrat]
Aug 8, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Solar Vehicle Team finished the 1,975-mile American Solar Challenge on Aug. 6, earning sixth place overall...
Three Appalachian State Communication Faculty Named Fellows at AEJMC in Minneapolis
Aug 8, 2016
Three Communication Department faculty members were named Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Fellows for 2016 at an Association for Education in Mass...
App State qualifies for American Solar Challenge [Watauga Democrat]
Jul 27, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Solar Vehicle Team qualified for the American Solar Challenge during the first day of a three-day qualifying...
Davies hired as chair of the Department of Applied Design
Jul 26, 2016
Brian F. Davies will serve as chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Applied Design beginning August 1, 2016. Davies is...
ASU’s Team Sunergy and ‘Apperion’ Take on the Formula Sun Grand Prix This Week [HCPress.com]
Jul 25, 2016
Appalachian State University’s trailblazing solar vehicle team is up to something awesome! Not only have they developed a working vehicle...
Team Sunergy races solar vehicle in international competition [Watauga Democrat]
Jul 21, 2016
Team Sunergy leaves on July 21 for the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Pittsburgh. They will then take on the American Solar Challenge, a road race...
AppTV expands presence in North Carolina and Tennessee
Jul 12, 2016
BOONE—In partnership with SkyBest Communications, Inc., Appalachian State University’s television station, AppTV, will expand its programming to...
ASU solar vehicle team receives large donation [Watauga Democrat]
Jul 1, 2016
Appalachian State University's solar vehicle team received a $100,000 donation, just before it prepares for a major national competition.