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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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Twange Kasoma Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News
Feb 3, 2026

BOONE, NC — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Dr. Twange Kasoma, associate professor of digital journalism in...

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Interior Design Senior, Emmy Saltzman, Named Top-Three Finalist in 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition
Jan 30, 2026

Appalachian State University Interior Design senior Emmy Saltzman has been named a top-three finalist in the 30th Annual PAVE International...

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‘Mountain Made’ open studio event showcases student design at App State
Jan 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University invites the public to Mountain Made: Design at App State, a free...

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Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. –  The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her...

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GCM Students Gain Industry Insight at PICA Fall Management Conference
Jan 13, 2026

Several students from App State’s Graphic Communications Management program traveled to Hilton Head, SC, Nov. 7–9 for the 2025 PICA Fall...

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Celebrating Graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dec 19, 2025

In the College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA), we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements of our students. Rooted in a student-first,...