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Semester at Penland Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Appalachian Artists
Oct 13, 2026

Immersive partnership with Penland School of Craft helps students discover their artistic voices, professional pathways, and creative futures

What happens when students leave the traditional classroom and step directly into the world of working artists, professional...

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ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge
Oct 13, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Challenge, earning high praise from acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison and Hickory Museum of Art...

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STBE Welcomes Dr. Susan Doll and Dr. Rabindra Pokhrel to the Faculty
Oct 9, 2026

The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment (STBE) is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Doll and Dr. Rabindra Pokhrel to its faculty community.

Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment Receives Zero Energy Design Designation

Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment Receives Key Designation From the DOE
Sep 28, 2022

The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment earned the first-ever Zero Energy Design Designation from the U.S....

App State Stands in Support of the Arts

App State Stands in Support of the Arts
Sep 23, 2022

Statement from Denise Ringler, Director of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, Dr. Shannon Campbell, Dean, College of Fine & Applied Art...

Theatre and Dance debuts fresh faces in First Year Showcase

In With the New in '22!
Sep 20, 2022

The First Year Showcase at Appalachian State University: Debuting the Fresh Faces in Theatre and Dance

 

This creation from Catherine Altice is called On the Lookout, and is featured at the Smith Gallery in the Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Art Department Faculty Featured in New Exhibition
Sep 19, 2022

The Department of Art is holding its Faculty Biennial Exhibition at the Smith Gallery and the Turchin...

Furniture design students in the Department of Applied Design won first place in an international competition

Furniture Design Students Win International Woodworking Fair’s Student Competition
Sep 16, 2022

Furniture design students in the Department of Applied Design won first place in two categories at the International Woodworking Fair's Design...

Dr. Janice Pope from the Department of Communication moderated the Women Trailblazers at App State panel discussion

Women Trailblazers Honored by App State During Founders Day
Sep 14, 2022

The Department of Communication was well-represented during the Women Trailblazers at App State panel discussion on Sept. 6.

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The State of the College is Strong
Sep 12, 2022

On August 19, 2022, Dean Shannon Campbell led the inaugural State of the College Address at the Valborg Theatre. During the address, Dr. Campbell...

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge
Sep 12, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's student-run solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, overcame several obstacles in the 2022 American...

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season
Sep 8, 2022

Mountains of Talent On Display at Appalachian Theatre and Dance Provides a Peak Experience While Reaching New Heights During Fall 2022 Season...
Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on issues involving hate.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Rural Journalists Reporting on Hate
Sep 6, 2022

Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on...