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Major Jones and Captain Sam Snelson

Welcome Major Zach Jones & Captain Sam Snelson in Military Science & Leadership
Aug 26, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is delighted to welcome two distinguished officers to our community: Major Zach Jones joins us as Professor of Military Science, and Captain Sam Snelson comes on board as a faculty member.

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Five GCM Majors Awarded PGSF Scholarships totaling $17,550
Aug 25, 2025

Debbie Bohan, Administrative Director for The Print Graphics and Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), announced recipients of the 2025 – 2026 Scholarships. For the 2025-26 academic year, five Appalachian State University students majoring in Graphic Communications Management (GCM) were selected to...

Dr. Shanshan Lou news

Welcome Interim Dean, Dr. Shanshan Lou
Aug 18, 2025

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shanshan Lou who will serve as the Interim Dean for both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Hayes School of Music for the fall 2025 semester. Dr. Lou comes to us from the Department of Communication where she served as Chair for the past 2 years.

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Transforming Futures: Appalachian State University's Furniture Design Program
Aug 20, 2024

Appalachian State University's Furniture Design program isn't just about crafting beautiful pieces—it's about transforming futures. With a tight-...

College students move in for fall 2024

App State students settle into Boone campus residence halls for fall 2024
Aug 16, 2024

What started as a quiet Tuesday morning on Aug. 13 turned into a day of bustling excitement as first-year and returning Mountaineer students...

Anna Zanetti Sustainable Development Graduate

Trailblazing Success: Anna Zanetti’s Journey from App State to The Nature Conservancy
Aug 13, 2024

In the realm of environmental conservation, there exists a luminary whose brilliance shines —Anna Zanetti, an Appalachian State University alumna...

2024 Team Sunergy

App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge
Aug 7, 2024

Appalachian State University’s student-led, interdisciplinary solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, achieved a podium finish after a strong...

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App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Aug 5, 2024

Appalachian State University has received a $300,000 commitment from Luke Walling, entrepreneur and founder of Temprano Techvestors in Newton,...

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Appalachian State University Supports Sustainable Agriculture Education & Hosts Carolina Meat Conference
Jul 24, 2024

The Carolina Meat Conference is a biennial event that brings together hundreds of attendees from across the nation. Organized by NC Choices, an...