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.
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...
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...
Appalachian students design park plan for Tennessee city
Feb 28, 2018
An expression wall, solar panel lighting and an in-ground amphitheater were just a few of the ideas that a group of Appalachian State University...
Art professor's work acquired by the Asheville Museum of Science
Feb 27, 2018
A large-scale print installation by April Flanders, associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, was recently...
Take the Initiative — the Mending Initiative — on February 24
Feb 21, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University professor previews LOAM for local residents
Feb 19, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
On Feb. 2, Boone locals enjoyed a sneak peek preview of LOAM, a production conceived and performed by Assistant...
Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel to present master class at Appalachian on Feb. 23
Feb 16, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present a master class on musical theatre featuring...
Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with high school workshops
Feb 16, 2018
On Feb. 24, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will host a day of theatre workshops to celebrate Theatre in Our...
Appalachian State University ROTC student receives inaugural Shilling Scholarship
Feb 15, 2018
Nathan Reitzel, a senior political science, pre-professional legal studies major from Newton, was awarded the inaugural Austin Shilling Memorial...
Appalachian Theatre and Dance kicks off spring season with Lisa Kron's play "Well"
Feb 13, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Sustainable Development and Food Services foster farm-to-table initiative on campus
Feb 9, 2018
Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development has partnered with Food Services to provide local food from...
Appalachian student works across disciplines to bring designs to life
Feb 8, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage