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Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...

Arianna Bennett

Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026

As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to telling meaningful stories.

Student award winners

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 ‘...

Jeff Ramsdell

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,...

Dan "Vallie" Hill

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...

Student and faculty member work on the farm

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...

Student dancers

Theatre and Dance presents the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble Nov. 16–19
Nov 3, 2016

By Krystopher Paschen, Megan Smalley and Aaron Green

Cathy P. Walling

Gifts to Appalachian State University Department of Art spur renovations
Nov 2, 2016

Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors in Newton, North Carolina, has established two new funds to support the Appalachian State...

Howard Street

Fine and Applied Arts celebrates innovation, community engagement at Nov. 4 First Friday
Nov 1, 2016

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts will host a celebration of innovation in its new space at 182 Howard Street...