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Taylor Walker

Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World
Apr 30, 2025

Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out. Today, at just 26 years old, she stands at the top of her game as a kitchen and bath design professional, recently earning her a spot in the prestigious National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) Thirty Under 30...

Interior Design Students created stunning concepts for the new Hickory campus

Interior Design Students Submit Designs for New Hickory Campus
Sep 2, 2022

Interior design students from INT 2110 submitted their design ideas for the new Appalachian State Hickory campus, which were reviewed by key...

App State professor Jeana Klein accepts her awards from Chancellor Sheri Everts

Two Art Professors Win Board of Governors Awards
Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, Chair of the Department of Art, and Jeana Klein, Assistant Chair of the Department of Art, both received the Board of...

Abbey Metcalf (middle) rides a camel in the Sahara Desert while in Morocco

App Student Takes a Trip to Morocco on her Way to Becoming an Intelligence Officer
Aug 31, 2022

App State sophomore Abbey Metcalf decided to strengthen her linguistic ability by taking an eight-week trip to Morocco over the summer.

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App State professor Michael Rall and Dean Shannon Campbell visited WantedDesign with App State Students

App Students and Faculty involved in the 2022 WantedDesign Schools Workshop
Aug 26, 2022

In May 2022, a group of App State faculty and students traveled to New York to participate in the Design Schools Workshop hosted by WantedDesign....
Cameron Van Dyke sits with his wife and students at their sustainable community

App State professor builds small sustainable community with students
Aug 23, 2022

Over the last four years, App State professor Cameron Van Dyke has embarked on an incredible journey of design and sustainability by creating a...
Armed to Farm at App State hosted a week-long training for 30 participating veteran farmers from the southeastern United States.

Armed to Farm Program Teaches 30 Veterans how to Farm
Aug 17, 2022

From Aug.25-29, the Frontline to Farm program hosted Armed to Farm, a week-long training for 30 participating farmers from the southeastern United...
Noah Cornelius (left) interviews Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 50 Segi.TV Chevrolet Camaro for Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team Racing

App State Student Works Toward his Dream of Becoming a NASCAR Broadcaster
Aug 10, 2022

Electronic Media/Broadcasting major Noah C Cornelius combined multiple opportunities to gain skills needed for a career in motorsports broadcasting...

Video: 90.5 WASU-FM 50th Anniversary
Jun 16, 2022

Watch as many walked the red carpet, enjoyed a fabulous dinner with other alumni and supporters, watched a WASU "through the decades" highlight...

Dr. Christof den Biggelaar

Spring 2022 Commencement: College of Fine and Applied Arts Mace Bearer, Dr. Christof den Biggelaar
Apr 29, 2022

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to honor Dr. Christof den Biggelaar as the mace bearer for its Spring 2022 Commencement on Friday...