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Sustainable Development Student Named 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar
Oct 16, 2026

Sophie Schneider, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, has been named a 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar. Sophie Schneider is the only student from the College of Fine and Applied Arts selected for this year's cohort.

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Semester at Penland Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Appalachian Artists
Oct 13, 2026

Immersive partnership with Penland School of Craft helps students discover their artistic voices, professional pathways, and creative futures

What happens when students leave the traditional classroom and step directly into the world of working artists, professional...

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ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge
Oct 13, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Challenge, earning high praise from acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison and Hickory Museum of Art...

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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Paulette Marty
Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Paulette Marty is a professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University. She joined the Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

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Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase 2019 to take place April 27
Apr 16, 2019

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present the 2019 Showcase at the Holmes Center on April 27 at 4 p.m.

Showcase is an...

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Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “The Ugly Duckling” April 26–28
Apr 11, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Ugly Duckling” by Larry and Vivian...

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Dr. Marie Hoepfl honored with Appalachian’s Graduate Faculty Award
Apr 5, 2019

Dr. Marie Hoepfl, professor and graduate program director for the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, has been...

Don’t be an April Fool for ‘fake news’
Apr 3, 2019

 In the spirit of April Fools’ Day 2019, multiple organizations — including Google, Shutterstock, HelloFresh, T-Mobile, The...

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Interdisciplinary collaboration between departments enriches learning experience
Apr 2, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance recently collaborated with the university’s Athletic Training program in the...

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Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

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Appalachian's Theatre and Dance celebrates its history with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 10–14
Mar 27, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre with a...

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Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year....