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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.

Anna Ulery

Anna Ulery ’04 captures fun moments in her career as a professional photographer
Jan 25, 2019

 Anna (Hanselman) Ulery ’04 describes her job as “capturing moments of fun.” As a portrait photographer and the owner/operator of ...

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Appalachian departments collaborate to build photovoltaic trailer
Jan 24, 2019

Cameron Van Dyke, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design, partnered with Brent Summerville,...

Cara Hagan, Arthur Grimes and Rob Gelber

Film by Appalachian dance studies professor recognized at Mississippi film festival
Jan 22, 2019

“Sound and Sole,” a short film by assistant professor Cara Hagan, has won best Southern States documentary at the Southern States Indie Fan Film...

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Momentum student dance organization presents annual showcase
Jan 22, 2019

The 2019 Momentum Dance Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26 in Appalachian State University’s Varsity Gymnasium dance studio room...

Appalachian alumnus finds niche in sustainable transportation
Jan 18, 2019

Ryan Gillespie ’17 has always been passionate about what he calls “responsible transportation.” During his time as a student in the Department of...

Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project
Jan 17, 2019

Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students are...

Brooke Hofsess

Appalachian art professor named January monthly mentor by professional association
Jan 16, 2019

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Art, has been named the monthly mentor by the National...

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Appalachian State University students awarded honorable mention at international design competition
Jan 15, 2019

Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both seniors enrolled in Appalachian’s Department of Applied Design interior design program, have received...

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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates as Valborg Theatre turns 25
Jan 11, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre by hosting...

"Graduation Day"

Questions with an Educator: Chip Williams [asmp.org]
Jan 9, 2019

Williams is a North Carolina-based photographer, filmmaker and educator at Appalachian State University. He has over 20 years of experience in...