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.
Follow Appalachian's Solar Vehicle Team at the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix this week
Jul 5, 2017
July 3-9, at the Circuit of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, 15 Appalachian students will return for the second year to the Formula Sun...
Catching up with McKenzie Quattlebaum ‘16
Jun 27, 2017
Drawn to the charm of Boone, McKenzie Quattlebaum came to Appalachian State University and discovered a true community. Looking for a major that...
Communication professor receives Scripps Howard Visiting Professor grant
Jun 15, 2017
Dr. Shanshan Lou, assistant professor of advertising in Appalachian State University's Department of Communication, has been selected as the...
Dr. Anatoli Ignatov is one of two Appalachian faculty to receive Fulbright Scholarships
Jun 7, 2017
Land ownership is a big deal in many cultures. Just cut a tree one foot past your property line and see how quickly your neighbor...
Theatre professor among Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients
Jun 1, 2017
Martha Marking, professor of theatre arts / design, was one of five Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients for 2017....
Appalachian students bring home honors in international lighting design competition
May 31, 2017
For the fourth year in a row, an Appalachian State University student has won first place in the annual SOURCE awards competition, hosted by...
Sustainable development alumna mentors first-generation college students
May 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
May 2017 Appalachian State University graduate Josie Lee Varela just obtained a master’s degree in political science...
Fundraising class raises $8,000 for High Country nonprofits
May 17, 2017
Students in Appalachian State University’s Principles of Fund Raising class, an upper-level class within the Department of Communication,...
One student and one alum from Appalachian named Fulbright Scholars
May 15, 2017
The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Appalachian State University has announced that student Ryan Hellenbrand of Boone...
Cre8tive Drama Day Camp provides summer fun for High Country students
May 12, 2017
by Nancye Edwards