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Department of Art Faculty Shine In Exhibitions, Residencies, Scholarship and Creative Work
Sep 29, 2026

Faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to expand the university's creative footprint through nationally recognized exhibitions, scholarly presentations, artist residencies and award-winning design work.

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10th Anniversary ‘Race to Build’ offers “beyond the classroom” learning in teamwork, leadership and adaptability
Sep 28, 2026

When Appalachian State University students traveled to Bristol Motor Speedway for Appalachia Service Project's 10th Anniversary Race to Build, they knew they would be stepping into a fast-paced construction competition. What they may not have anticipated was how deeply the experience would...

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App State Interior Design wins 5th place at Fashion Bash 2026
Sep 28, 2026

A team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashion Bash, held in Charlotte on September 17.

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Appalachian professor works with Light Electric Vehicle Association to offer campus classes, training abroad
Apr 25, 2019

Jack Martin, senior lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University, has partnered...

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Appalachian's Interior Design program hosts first annual Materials and Finishes Expo
Apr 24, 2019

The Interior Design program at Appalachian State University hosted the Materials and Finishes Expo on April 5 in the Grandfather Mountain...

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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Paulette Marty
Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Paulette Marty is a professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University. She joined the Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

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Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase 2019 to take place April 27
Apr 16, 2019

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present the 2019 Showcase at the Holmes Center on April 27 at 4 p.m.

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Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “The Ugly Duckling” April 26–28
Apr 11, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Ugly Duckling” by Larry and Vivian...

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Dr. Marie Hoepfl honored with Appalachian’s Graduate Faculty Award
Apr 5, 2019

Dr. Marie Hoepfl, professor and graduate program director for the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, has been...

Don’t be an April Fool for ‘fake news’
Apr 3, 2019

 In the spirit of April Fools’ Day 2019, multiple organizations — including Google, Shutterstock, HelloFresh, T-Mobile, The...

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Interdisciplinary collaboration between departments enriches learning experience
Apr 2, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance recently collaborated with the university’s Athletic Training program in the...

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Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...