‘Mountain Made’ open studio event showcases student design at App State
Jan 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University invites the public to Mountain Made: Design at App State, a free open studio event celebrating the creativity of students across interior design, product design, furniture design, and apparel design and merchandising...
Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026
BOONE, N.C. – The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...
Communication alumnus wins state journalism award
Apr 9, 2018
Joey Pitchford, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication, was recently awarded third place for education...
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd:” A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
Apr 6, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
HOW Space hosts "Core," an exhibition by Penland fellows, April 4-12
Apr 5, 2018
Alumni Elliot Keeley '16 and Devyn Vasquez '15, both graduates of the Appalachian State University Department of Art's studio BFA program, will...
Schaefer Center Presents “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” April 13–15
Mar 29, 2018
The “The Schaefer Center Presents…” performance series, a program of Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs,...
Appalachian hosts Climate Justice Month in April
Mar 29, 2018
Starting April 1, Appalachian State University will host its first-ever Climate Justice Month to broaden the conversation surrounding climate...
Appalachian’s distance education offers life-changing opportunities
Mar 26, 2018
by Mary Anne Savage
With a full-time job and a newborn son, Jenna Friday ‘17 was faced with limited options when she decided to pursue a...
“Theatre Piece #1 Revisited: A Happening” A Celebration of the Original 1952 Happening
Mar 23, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre premieres “The Hero Twins: Blood Race”
Mar 23, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian students place second and third in High Point Design Competition
Mar 19, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University students Brandon Jarrett of Weaverville and Jacob Still of Tampa took home second and...
A Community Conversation: "Sweeney Todd", a musical for unsettling times
Mar 16, 2018
By Anna Rhodes