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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 open studio event celebrating the creativity of students across interior design, product design, furniture design, and apparel design and merchandising...

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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 work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...

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Appalachian design students named ‘Rising Stars’ by professional association
Dec 13, 2018

Two students in Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design have been recognized as “Rising Stars” by the Carolinas Chapter of...

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Appalachian’s AppTV expands opportunities for broadcasting students
Dec 6, 2018

AppTV, Appalachian State University’s student-staffed television station housed in the Department of Communication, has seen remarkable change...

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Blowing Rock Art and History Museum presents work curated by Appalachian State University student
Nov 29, 2018

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) will host “Remembrance: The Nostalgic Impulse at Work,” curated by art management senior Emma...

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Faculty collaboration offers unique study abroad opportunity in Ethiopia
Nov 29, 2018

Appalachian State University students have a new travel option in summer 2019. Dr. Garner Dewey, associate dean of the College of Fine and...

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Appalachian Industrial Design student attends Winter Outdoor Retail Market
Nov 27, 2018

Industrial design student Adam Westfall recently attended the Winter Outdoor Retail Market in Denver, Colorado Nov. 8–11. The Appalachian State...

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Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet
Nov 20, 2018

On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet...

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The Smith Gallery announces call for Art + Design Expo 2019 entries
Nov 20, 2018

The Smith Gallery will host the Art and Design Expo 2019, co-sponsored by the Departments of Art and Applied Design, Jan.29–Feb. 21. The expo is...

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Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble presents “Cabaret” Dec. 1–2
Nov 19, 2018

The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE), a student organization at Appalachian State University, is presenting the multiple Tony...

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Appalachian announces winners and runners-up of 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest
Nov 19, 2018

FAA students place in Appalachian's 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest. See all the winners...