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Major Jones and Captain Sam Snelson

Welcome Major Zach Jones & Captain Sam Snelson in Military Science & Leadership
Aug 26, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is delighted to welcome two distinguished officers to our community: Major Zach Jones joins us as Professor of Military Science, and Captain Sam Snelson comes on board as a faculty member.

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Five GCM Majors Awarded PGSF Scholarships totaling $17,550
Aug 25, 2025

Debbie Bohan, Administrative Director for The Print Graphics and Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), announced recipients of the 2025 – 2026 Scholarships. For the 2025-26 academic year, five Appalachian State University students majoring in Graphic Communications Management (GCM) were selected to...

Dr. Shanshan Lou news

Welcome Interim Dean, Dr. Shanshan Lou
Aug 18, 2025

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shanshan Lou who will serve as the Interim Dean for both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Hayes School of Music for the fall 2025 semester. Dr. Lou comes to us from the Department of Communication where she served as Chair for the past 2 years.

Allison Bennett Dyche, adviser to The Appalachian student news organization, received a national award during MediaFest22

Adviser to The Appalachian Student News Organization Receives National Award
Nov 2, 2022

Allison Bennett Dyche, adviser to The Appalachian student news organization, received a national award during MediaFest22, the ACP/CMA Fall...

College of Fine and Applied Arts Award Winners Announced
Nov 2, 2022

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to announce our award winners for 2022.

Dr. Emory Stephen Daniel Jr.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Gamers’ Moral Considerations in Video Games
Nov 2, 2022

Dr. Emory Stephen Daniel Jr., from Appalachian State University's Department of Communication, publishes research on morality in gaming.

App State faculty Jack Martin participated in the 2022 Sun Trip California

Jack Martin's Solar Bike Adventure
Oct 31, 2022

Not only do our Sustainable Technology and Built Environment faculty teach well, but they also embark on grand adventures - sustainable...

A group of App State faculty will be presenting their work at the “Transformations” exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts from Nov. 4, 2022 - May 6, 2023.

App State Faculty Group Presenting Digital Creations at Turchin Exhibit
Oct 31, 2022

How are digital tools being utilized and taught by contemporary artists, designers and architects? How do these tools both facilitate and...

Dan Vallie, Doug Rice and Craig Mundy share stories about the radio business while WASU students listen in.

Alumni Take Over WASU!
Oct 28, 2022

App State alumni came back to campus on Oct. 27-28 to take over the WASU radio station during the Alumni Takeover.

Architecture Studio III Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition

App Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition
Oct 26, 2022

On October 25, 2022, seven ASU student teams enrolled in the Architecture Studio III course competed in the 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial...

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy designed this display for Frito Lays.

App State Students Win Frito Lay Design Challenge
Oct 26, 2022

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy recently won the 2022 PAVE Frito Lay Student Design Challenge by designing a point of purchase...

Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova during their trip in Ghana.

Sustainable Development Faculty Foster Partnership with University in Ghana
Oct 25, 2022

Over the last 12 years, Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova have been building a relationship with the University for Development Studies...

App students needed for Solar District Cup Team

App Students Needed for Multi-Disciplinary Solar District Cup Team
Oct 21, 2022

We are soliciting applications of Appalachian State University students from different departments for a mutidisciplinary team to develop a...