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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.

Noah Cornelius (left) interviews Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 50 Segi.TV Chevrolet Camaro for Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team Racing

App State Student Works Toward his Dream of Becoming a NASCAR Broadcaster
Aug 10, 2022

Electronic Media/Broadcasting major Noah C Cornelius combined multiple opportunities to gain skills needed for a career in motorsports broadcasting...

Video: 90.5 WASU-FM 50th Anniversary
Jun 16, 2022

Watch as many walked the red carpet, enjoyed a fabulous dinner with other alumni and supporters, watched a WASU "through the decades" highlight...

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Spring 2022 Commencement: College of Fine and Applied Arts Mace Bearer, Dr. Christof den Biggelaar
Apr 29, 2022

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to honor Dr. Christof den Biggelaar as the mace bearer for its Spring 2022 Commencement on Friday...

Ode to Appalachia: An ASU Student Led Dining Experience Partnership with The Beacon Butcher Bar on April 25-26
Apr 22, 2022

An art class of 16 App State students has been working alongside The Beacon Butcher Bar to celebrate Appalachia and the Boone community by...

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App State students share 7 tips for success — inside and outside the classroom
Jan 10, 2022

Student success shows up both inside — and outside — the classroom at Appalachian State University. Below, several students share...

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A black and gold world — 6 Mountaineers share how App State prepared them for life, career success
Jan 3, 2022

Whether Mountaineers come to App State as domestic or international students, they leave with an App State Experience that has prepared them for...

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Mikayla Posey Awarded Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment Endowed Scholarship
Nov 22, 2021

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"This scholarship has allowed me to focus on graduating and on my classes. This year, I do not have to work two jobs while taking...