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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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Works by Theatre and Dance chosen for ACDA gala concert
Mar 24, 2017

Work choreographed by an Appalachian State University student, and another choreographed by a faculty member, were selected by the American...

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Art and geology students at Appalachian collaborate to sculpt Triassic aetosaur
Mar 20, 2017

Forget Jurassic Park. Appalachian State University will soon have its own Triassic Park – complete with its very own dinosaur-like creature...

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Recent graduate’s artwork commissioned by Appalachian’s chancellor
Mar 15, 2017

Sloane Whaley ’16, who studied studio art in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, recently had work commissioned by...

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Find Your SustainAbility with Lee Ball and Jeff Biggers
Mar 14, 2017

Listen in as noted author Jeff Biggers speaks with Appalachian's Director of Sustainability Lee Ball about regenerative cities and sustainability...

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Appalachian alumna wins state journalism award for best news feature
Mar 10, 2017

BOONE, N.C. – Nina Mastandrea, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication in the College of Fine and Applied...

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Five Appalachian students are semi-finalists for Fulbright Scholars program
Mar 7, 2017

Two of the five students selected are Fine and Applied Arts majors! Read...