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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...

Electronic Media/Broadcasting Freshman Wins Fox News Channel College Challenge
May 1, 2015

Freshman Tyler Hardin is this year’s winner of the Fox News Channel College Challenge Contest, a nationwide contest where students submit news...

A collaborative public art project between Appalachian State University art students and local business Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) exemplifies the importance of connecting the university and community by giving students a unique educational experience and offering a local business a one-of-a-kind art installation.

Public Art Project Connects Local Business, University, and Community
May 1, 2015

A collaborative public art project between Appalachian State University art students and local business Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB)...

Smith Gallery Presents: PROM, The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015
Apr 27, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents PROM. the BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015. The exhibition is on...

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Servon Appointed as Sharpe Chair of Fine and Applied Arts
Apr 23, 2015

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to announce that Jody Servon, associate professor and director of the Smith Gallery at Appalachian...

Kevin Warner

Warner to be Chair of Department of Theatre and Dance
Apr 21, 2015

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to announce that Kevin Warner will be joining Appalachian State University as the Chair of the...

Appalachian State University was named a finalist in this year’s Race to Zero competition. Pictured at an awards ceremony are Tom Kenney, left, director of the Housing Innovation Research Lab, Appalachian graduate students Brad Painting, Lena Burkett and Chase Ambler, and Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. (Photo submitted)

Race to Zero Team Named a Finalist in National Competition
Apr 21, 2015

Appalachian State University's Race to Zero team was named one of five finalists in the national Race to Zero competition held April 18-20. A...

A five-member team from Appalachian State University’s ROTC program won the 1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup IV Cup at the annual Mountain Man Memorial March held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Team members are Jacob Lay, left, McCarthy Shelton, Dylan Coveney, William Hintz and John Simpson. (Photo submitted)

ROTC Cadet Team Wins 8th Annual Mountain Man March
Apr 21, 2015

Cadets and officers from Appalachian State University's ROTC program participated in this year's Mountain Man Memorial March held April 11 in...

The Smith Gallery Presents: PROM? The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015
Mar 31, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents PROM? the BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015. The exhibition is on...

ASU ROTC Cadets Active in Community Service in Recent Weeks
Mar 13, 2015

Appalachian State University's ROTC Cadets are active in community service events throughout the year, in addition to maintaining academic...

Smith Gallery Presents: Net Works: Jodi and the Early Days of Internet and Game Mods, A lecture by Cary Levine
Feb 11, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents a lecture on contemporary art by Dr. Cary Levine on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM...