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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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Inaugural Harb Scholarship awarded to interior design student
Feb 6, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior interior design major from Charlotte, has been awarded the inaugural Jane S. Harb Scholarship through Appalachian State...

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Appalachian State University design student takes home honors in international PAVE competition
Feb 1, 2018

Emma Morris, a senior enrolled in the Department of Applied Design’s interior design program, has received third place in the Planning and Visual...

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The powers of sun and soul
Jan 30, 2018

Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 graduated from Appalachian State University with bachelor’s degrees in music performance and psychology, a master’s degree in...

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The Smith Gallery presents annual Art and Design Expo
Jan 29, 2018

The Smith Gallery will present the annual Art and Design Expo, a juried student exhibition, February 2–22. The expo is organized by the...

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Momentum Dance Showcase takes the stage Jan. 26 and 27
Jan 22, 2018

The 2018 Momentum Dance Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 27 in Appalachian State University’s Varsity Gymnasium dance studio, room...