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Sustainable Development Student Named 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar
Oct 16, 2026

Sophie Schneider, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, has been named a 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar. Sophie Schneider is the only student from the College of Fine and Applied Arts selected for this year's cohort.

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Semester at Penland Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Appalachian Artists
Oct 13, 2026

Immersive partnership with Penland School of Craft helps students discover their artistic voices, professional pathways, and creative futures

What happens when students leave the traditional classroom and step directly into the world of working artists, professional...

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ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge
Oct 13, 2026

Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Challenge, earning high praise from acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison and Hickory Museum of Art...

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ADE50 Includes Memorial Tribute to Honor Susan Lutz
Mar 14, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – A vital component of the Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE) half century celebration – better known...

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Appalachian Dance Ensemble Marks Major Milestones: ADE50 Commemorates 500+ New Works and Original Choreography
Mar 6, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – The numbers tell the story, beginning in 1975 and continuing today.

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Appalachian State Students Shine on the Global Stage with PAVE Competition Recognition
Feb 5, 2025

Two Appalachian State University interior design students, Gemma Cullen and Payton Dooley, have brought international recognition to their school...