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SD Stream Restoration Project

Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve
Apr 10, 2026

Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students, staff, and community members who share a commitment to protecting one of our most cherished natural spaces.

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Appalachian State University Student Sandy Zufall Awarded Prestigious SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarship
Apr 7, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Sandy Zufall, a senior Studio Art major with an emphasis in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, has been awarded a 2026 Educational Endowment Scholarship from the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).

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Appalachian faculty member Rob Lee wins university honor society award
Oct 9, 2018

Appalachian State University faculty member Rev. Rob Lee ‘15 was honored by the university’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate...

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La-Z-Boy provides funding for student classroom design
Oct 8, 2018

The La-Z-Boy Foundation has donated $75,000 to Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design to help fund the student-designed Lab...

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Student actor in Appalachian’s 'The Laramie Project' reflects on experience
Oct 5, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is currently performing “The Laramie Project,” a moving play about the reactions...

500 for the 50th Goods Drive
Oct 2, 2018

In honor of their 50th anniversaries, the 

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Cara Hagan visits Gonzaga to teach in-screen dance
Oct 1, 2018

Professional interdisciplinary artist Cara Hagan wouldn’t have visited Gonzaga if not for her friend from graduate school, Suzanne Ostersmith....

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Students in Appalachian’s Honors College spend a ‘Day at the Farm’
Sep 27, 2018

When choosing Appalachian State University, students new to the university’s 

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Appalachian hosts Steamroller Print Fest October 5
Sep 25, 2018

Appalachian State University's first-ever Steamroller Print Fest is happening Friday, Oct. 5 at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Scott...

David Levy behind the camera

New leadership at Appalachian’s student-led paper brings ideas, opportunity
Sep 25, 2018

In August 2018, Ira David Levy was hired as news adviser for The Appalachian, the university’s student-run news organization. During summer 2018...

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Greensboro actor David Furr to appear on "Bull," Amazon Prime, Netflix
Sep 25, 2018

Local fans of the CBS drama “Bull” will see a familiar face as its third season premieres Monday.

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Industrial design student collaborates with Access Health Africa
Sep 24, 2018

Design was always something junior Emma Wingerd was interested in, but it wasn’t until visiting Appalachian did she know that industrial design...