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Spotlight: Applied Design Student Colvin Harvey Interns with London Designer Tino Seubert
Jul 17, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Industrial Design (Applied Design) program continues to cultivate emerging designers who are ready to make their mark on the global stage.

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Karen Duckett Bailey ’89 — 2026 College of Fine & Applied Arts Alumni of the Year
Jul 15, 2026

information sourced from article by Brian Miller and Courtney Roberts

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Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Announces A Dynamic Slate of Fall 2025 Productions
Sep 3, 2025

"We make art. The art makes us. The arts sustain life."

by Keith Martin

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...

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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...

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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...

Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair

Announcement: Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair in the Department of Communication
Jul 21, 2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carolyn Edy on her appointment as Assistant Chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State...

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Welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM
Jul 18, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM, beginning his...