How Campus-Wide Collaboration Drives App State’s Community FEaST 2026
Oct 1, 2026
When Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling) returns to Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 (4:30–6:00 p.m.), hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and neighbors will gather at a long, shared table for free local food, live music, and conversation.
Department of Art Faculty Shine In Exhibitions, Residencies, Scholarship and Creative Work
Sep 29, 2026
Faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to expand the university's creative footprint through nationally recognized exhibitions, scholarly presentations, artist residencies and award-winning design work.
10th Anniversary ‘Race to Build’ offers “beyond the classroom” learning in teamwork, leadership and adaptability
Sep 28, 2026
When Appalachian State University students traveled to Bristol Motor Speedway for Appalachia Service Project's 10th Anniversary Race to Build, they knew they would be stepping into a fast-paced construction competition. What they may not have anticipated was how deeply the experience would...
Submissions Open for Annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event
Jul 11, 2025
The Office of Research and Innovation at Appalachian State University is hosting the seventh annual...
Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.
Four App State students selected for prestigious national metalsmithing exhibition
Jun 24, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Four undergraduate students from Appalachian State University's studio art program have achieved national recognition by having...
App State’s Sustainable, Locally-sourced ‘Sweet Carolina Water’ Launches
Jun 5, 2025
By Kay Bishop
Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development
May 30, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. A respected...
Climate Stories Collaborative and Pathways to Resilience Program Brought Art-Science Integration to App State Earth Week Celebration
May 12, 2025
BOONE, NC — May 6, 2025 — The Climate Stories Collaborative, co-coordinated by Dr. Lorraine Affourtit (Art) and Assistant Professor, Dr. Derek...