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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.

Students participate in the First Year Showcse

Appalachian’s ‘First Year Showcase’ scheduled Sept. 26-30
Sep 12, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents five performances of the “First Year Showcase” Sept. 26-30. This annual...

"Black Stains"

“Movies by Movers” film festival opens Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance 2018–19 season Sept. 20-22
Sep 5, 2018

*Due to the potential weather this weekend, we have postponed "Movies by Movers" by one week with one change in location. The correct information...

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in Peru

Collaborative study abroad trip focuses on studying and mitigating climate change in Peru
Sep 5, 2018

In June 2018, 14 Appalachian State University students packed their bags and boarded a plane to Peru to spend almost three weeks studying and...

Students perform in the Appalachian Dance Ensemble

Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2018–19 season
Aug 29, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present nine productions during the 2018–19 season, a year that marks the...

Roy Dale Cox performs as Adolfo Pirelli

Appalachian senior Roy Dale Cox sets his sights on Broadway
Aug 16, 2018

A vocalist by trade, theatre performance major Roy Dale Cox has been performing in musicals since age 13. Cox started singing a child, first in...

Students and faculty in the design camp

Appalachian hosts design camp for area youth
Aug 16, 2018

For three days in July, 15 high school students from Watauga and Ashe Counties came together for a unique experience hosted by Appalachian State...

Team Sunergy celebrates their second place win.

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge
Jul 24, 2018

Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team has secured a second-place tie in the 2018 American Solar Challenge (ASC

Dr. Garner Dewey

Dr. Garner Dewey named associate dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Jul 19, 2018

Dr. Garner Dewey has been named associate dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University after serving as the...

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From the tree to the public
Jul 11, 2018

Sustainably harvested lumber. The Japanese philosophy of Ma. Video documentaries. The WantedDesign showcase in New York City.

Plemmons Medallion Winners

Four Appalachian Community members awarded 2017–18 W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Jul 10, 2018

Keith Martin, the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre, and Lainey Everly '18, who holds a BFA in studio art and a B.S. in...