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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...

Arianna Bennett

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...

 Sheilla Sanon explains her capstone project

Industrial design student's blog, Dikore, on the rise [The Appalachian]
Apr 29, 2016

An industrial design student at Appalachian State University has made her own furniture design blog with the help and support from her professors...

Cadets participating in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March

Mountaineer Battalion supports the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March
Apr 27, 2016

Gatlinburg, TN—Teams of Appalachian ROTC cadets participated in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March to honor the nation’s...

Cuban professors try the App State solar vehicle

Cuban professors visit Appalachian State University for sustainability tour
Apr 25, 2016

Professors from Universidad de la Habana visited Appalachian State University recently to learn about Appalachian’s sustainable technology...

Reebok Sponsored Studio

Reebok designer mentors students in Applied Design capstone course
Apr 21, 2016

Fourteen lucky students are currently prototyping designs for Reebok Futures during the spring capstone course. Taught by Industrial Design...

Race to Zero attendees check out the "Suburban Single Family Detached House" design

Student team selected as grand finalist during 2016 Race to Zero competition
Apr 20, 2016

Two student teams from Appalachian State participated in the 2016 Race to Zero Competition, sponsored by the U.S.

The cast of "Avenue Q"

Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Avenue Q” April 27–May 1
Apr 18, 2016

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Fine and Applied Arts will present the regional premiere of...

Award recipients Dr. Mandy Wu and Luke Crouch

Luke Crouch and Dr. Mandy Wu receive Collegiate Best of Show awards at the 50th annual PICA awards banquet
Apr 18, 2016

Congratulations to Appalachian State University students who won awards from the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) collegiate graphic...

Dress design featured at the 2015 showcase

Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase to be held April 24
Apr 18, 2016

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program in the Department of Applied Design will host their annual showcase this Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m....

Students take part in the sponsored studio

Industrial Design's Reebok sponsored studio [The Appalachian]
Apr 15, 2016

Fourteen lucky students are currently prototyping designs for Reebok Futures during the spring capstone course. Taught by Industrial Design...

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JuiceBox Energy Storage System Installation at Appalachian State University in North Carolina [JuiceBoxSolar.com]
Apr 14, 2016

JuiceBox Energy, a privately-held Silicon Valley company committed to providing safe, reliable, intelligent and connected energy storage,...