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‘Mountain Made’ open studio event showcases student design at App State
Jan 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University invites the public to Mountain Made: Design at App State, a free open studio event celebrating the creativity of students across interior design, product design, furniture design, and apparel design and merchandising...

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Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. –  The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...

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‘Celebration of Innovation’ showcases new Appalachian College of Fine and Applied Arts’ campus/community space
Nov 28, 2016

Appalachian State University, along with the College of Fine and Applied Arts, has leased space at 182 Howard St., across from Boone eatery The...

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Sustainable Development lecturer leads creek clean up, partners with artists for unique exhibition
Nov 22, 2016

Laura England, lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development, is a self-professed “creek-geek...

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Design students named ‘Rising Stars’ by professional association
Nov 18, 2016

Nicole Long and Ellis Frederick, both seniors in the Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University, have been recognized as ‘...

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UNC System awards grants for multi-campus research project
Nov 17, 2016

Jeff Ramsdell, professor of sustainable technology and the built environment and director of the Appalachian Energy Center, will lead a $48,...

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Dan “Vallie” Hill inducted to the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame
Nov 15, 2016

Dan “Vallie” Hill, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Communication and WASU-FM manager, is a 2016 Career Achievement inductee into...

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Sustainable Development professor wins local Farm-City Banquet award
Nov 11, 2016

Dr. Christof den Biggelaar, associate professor in the Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development, was awarded the Charles Church...

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Smith Gallery presents ‘Slant’ Nov. 9-18, with an artists’ reception Nov. 17
Nov 8, 2016

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents “Slant,” a part juried, part curated exhibition featuring some of the best...