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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...

Elizabeth Foster and Garrett Peebles

Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Nov 9, 2015

BOONE—A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the...

Beasley Media Group Chairman and CEO George G Beasley Receives two Significant Industry Awards during the 2015 Radio Show.
Nov 5, 2015

Both the Prestigious National Radio Award and America's Best Broadcaster Award Were Presented to George G. Beasley Last Week in Atlanta

Graphic Design Faculty Participates in "Compendium” Exhibition at the Islip Art Museum on Long Island
Nov 5, 2015

Mark Nystrom, Associate Professor in Graphic Design is participating in "Compendium" at the Islip Art Museum on Long Island. Two of his wind...

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Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University Presents Andy Warhol: Musing
Nov 5, 2015

Andy Warhol: Musing

Selections from the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Permanent Collection,
Gifts of The Andy...

ASU Faculty and Students Participate in 34th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts
Oct 9, 2015

On Saturday, September 26th, Appalachian State University faculty and students performed, demonstrated, and volunteered during the...

Lynn Gregory

Appalachian awarded $273,922 from U.S. Department of Education to support Student Veterans
Sep 17, 2015

A $273,922, three-year grant awarded to Appalachian State University from the U.S. Department of Education will be used to support Student...

Joshua White, an assistant professor in the Department of Art, will be featured in the September issues of National Geographic
Sep 8, 2015

Joshua White, an assistant professor in the Department of Art, will be featured in the September issues of National Geographic for his series “A...

Richard Prisco

Prisco Appointed Interim Chair of Applied Design
Jul 15, 2015

Professor Richard Prisco has been appointed interim chair of the newly created Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University. The...