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4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements
Dec 11, 2025

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition that honors the creativity, scholarship, and service of its faculty, staff, and students.

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Interior Design Students Shine, Claim Top Honors at IIDA Carolinas Designworks
Dec 11, 2025

The Interior Design Program, part of the Applied Design Department within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is celebrating a major achievement after its students claimed top honors at the recent IIDA Carolinas Designworks event in Charlotte. The recognition highlights the program's...

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AI moves conservation efforts forward
Dec 10, 2025

by Bret Yager with University Communications

Recent leaps in artificial intelligence show promise for improving conservation practices and reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife, according to a new study co-authored by Dr. Matthew C. Ogwu, App State assistant...

Comm Professor Dr. Ed Brewer Publishes A New Book
Nov 6, 2019

Congratulations to Department of Communication professor ...

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AppTV Students Receive Logoed Station Merch From Carolina West Wireless
Oct 28, 2019

The students behind (and in front of) the cameras at AppTV recently received a great branding...

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7 App State faculty members recognized for teaching excellence
Oct 24, 2019

Appalachian State University recognized seven faculty members for excellence in teaching during its Fall 2019 Faculty and Staff Meeting held...

Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93 honored by App State with 2019 Outstanding Service Award
Oct 22, 2019

From 1989–92, Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93, of Kernersville, took to the Kidd Brewer Stadium field during each of Appalachian State University’s...

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Chickens, Cider and More!
Sep 23, 2019

Join Us Oct. 5 For Open House at the Farm
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What Happens When Women Hear the Call of the Wild?
Sep 19, 2019

“When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America” with poet and award winning author Lilace Mellin...

Two dozen first year and transfer theatre students are taking part in rehearsals for the 2019 edition of the First Year Showcase. The theme for this year’s production is “Stasis and Change,” giving both participants and audience members a chance to reflect upon their entry into the college and university environment.  Photo credit: Lynn Willis

Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2019 First Year Showcase Sept. 26-29
Sep 10, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents its first production of the season, the 2019 First...

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Appalachian Students Design Pop-Up Shop For The Container Store
Sep 4, 2019

When students Jake Still and Grace McCormick began brainstorming designs for a project in their Applied Design studio class at Appalachian State...

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And . . . action! Video director gained professional work experience as a student at Appalachian
Aug 22, 2019

Appalachian State University alumnus Maleek Loyd '18 considers himself a storyteller, traveling the world directing and editing videos.