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Sheryl Oring

Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

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Four App State students selected for prestigious national metalsmithing exhibition
Jun 24, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Four undergraduate students from Appalachian State University's studio art program have achieved national recognition by having their creative work selected for the Society of North American Goldsmiths' (SNAG) 2025 Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in Peru

Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
Mar 21, 2019

During summer 2018, a group of Appalachian State University students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu down to the gateway of the...

Students rehearse for "Miscast"

Appalachian Musical Theatre Club presents “Miscast,” where expectations are thrown out the window
Mar 20, 2019

The Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (AMTC), a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State...

Felicia and Kira

Two Appalachian undergraduates receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Mar 19, 2019

Two Appalachian State University seniors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International...

Taylor Coggins

GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
Mar 19, 2019

Taylor Coggins ’12 attributes much of her career success to the guidance and help she has received from Appalachian State

Mel Chin

Artist Mel Chin to speak at Appalachian on April 2
Mar 14, 2019

Appalachian State University welcomes conceptual artist Mel Chin on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk in the Parkway Ballroom at Plemmons...

Dr. Janice Pope

Dr. Janice Pope named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Mar 14, 2019

After serving in an interim role for nine months, Dr. Janice Pope has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of...

Heike Salzer

An interview with Heike Salzer: German guest artist shares about her career and experience working with Appalachian dance students
Mar 13, 2019

Performer, choreographer, lecturer and researcher Heike Salzer is world renowned, especially for her work in the art of screendance. Hailing from...

Art students perform in "Civil Presence"

Exhibition brings students and community together to explore rituals of citizenship
Mar 13, 2019

Stacey L. Kirby, a Durham-based artist, recently created “The Department of Civil Presence” exhibit at Appalachian State University. This site-...

Students attend awards ceremony

Appalachian’s student media honored with international, national and state awards
Mar 12, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication is home to a variety of media organizations designed to provide current students with...

Karolyn Martin

Appalachian freshman fulfils dream of auditioning for a Broadway show
Mar 11, 2019

Appalachian State University freshman Karolyn Martin recently had the opportunity to audition for the Broadway Musical “Chicago” while...