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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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AI moves conservation efforts forward
Dec 10, 2025

by Bret Yager with University Communications

Recent leaps in artificial intelligence show promise for improving conservation...

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App State Announces Major Arts Collaboration for Spring 2026: Theatre & Dance and School of Music Join Forces for “Once Upon a Mattress”
Nov 23, 2025

by Keith Martin

BOONE, N.C. – For only the second time since 2014, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre &...

App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Nov 13, 2025

Appalachian State University has received a bold commitment of $300,000 from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors — the first major...

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CAA-Funded Field Trip Transforms Art History Students Through Experiential Learning in NYC
Nov 10, 2025

The fourteen Department of Art students enrolled in Dr. Erin Peters’ ARH 4030 capstone class traveled to New York City for experiential learning...

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The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Premieres Eight Original Works from November 19-23
Nov 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering eight original dance works during the Fall Appalachian...