Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, Jimena Vergara‑Sanz, awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant for Human-Centered Prosthetics Research
Jul 7, 2026
Appalachian State University's College of Fine & Applied Arts is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Jimena Vergara‑Sanz has been awarded the NC Innovation Pipeline Grant, securing $15,000 to advance her project, Human‑Centered Prosthetic Futures: Advancing Accessible and...
Study Abroad Program Highlight: Haunted Tourism in Scotland
Jun 30, 2026
This summer, Chelsea Thayer, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, co-led the Haunted Tourism in Scotland study abroad program — an immersive experience designed to explore the intersection of storytelling, supernatural heritage, and tourism.
Appalachian Musical Theatre Club presents “Miscast,” where expectations are thrown out the window
Mar 20, 2019
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (AMTC), a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State...
Two Appalachian undergraduates receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Mar 19, 2019
Two Appalachian State University seniors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International...
GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
Mar 19, 2019
Taylor Coggins ’12 attributes much of her career success to the guidance and help she has received from Appalachian State
Artist Mel Chin to speak at Appalachian on April 2
Mar 14, 2019
Appalachian State University welcomes conceptual artist Mel Chin on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk in the Parkway Ballroom at Plemmons...
Dr. Janice Pope named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Mar 14, 2019
After serving in an interim role for nine months, Dr. Janice Pope has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of...
An interview with Heike Salzer: German guest artist shares about her career and experience working with Appalachian dance students
Mar 13, 2019
Performer, choreographer, lecturer and researcher Heike Salzer is world renowned, especially for her work in the art of screendance. Hailing from...
Exhibition brings students and community together to explore rituals of citizenship
Mar 13, 2019
Stacey L. Kirby, a Durham-based artist, recently created “The Department of Civil Presence” exhibit at Appalachian State University. This site-...
Appalachian’s student media honored with international, national and state awards
Mar 12, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication is home to a variety of media organizations designed to provide current students with...
Appalachian freshman fulfils dream of auditioning for a Broadway show
Mar 11, 2019
Appalachian State University freshman Karolyn Martin recently had the opportunity to audition for the Broadway Musical “Chicago” while...
Appalachian State University student brings home top honors in annual furniture design competition
Mar 11, 2019
Industrial design senior John Lalevee has been named the winner of the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library's 2019 design competition for his "...