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How Campus-Wide Collaboration Drives App State’s Community FEaST 2026
Oct 1, 2026

When Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling) returns to Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 (4:30–6:00 p.m.), hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and neighbors will gather at a long, shared table for free local food, live music, and conversation.

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Department of Art Faculty Shine In Exhibitions, Residencies, Scholarship and Creative Work
Sep 29, 2026

Faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to expand the university's creative footprint through nationally recognized exhibitions, scholarly presentations, artist residencies and award-winning design work.

Research and Creative Activity at App State

Submissions Open for Annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event
Jul 11, 2025

The Office of Research and Innovation at Appalachian State University is hosting the seventh annual...

Sheryl Oring

Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

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Four App State students selected for prestigious national metalsmithing exhibition
Jun 24, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Four undergraduate students from Appalachian State University's studio art program have achieved national recognition by having...

Dr. Laird Christensen

Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development
May 30, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. A respected...