4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements
Dec 11, 2025
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition that honors the creativity, scholarship, and service of its faculty, staff, and students.
Interior Design Students Shine, Claim Top Honors at IIDA Carolinas Designworks
Dec 11, 2025
The Interior Design Program, part of the Applied Design Department within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is celebrating a major achievement after its students claimed top honors at the recent IIDA Carolinas Designworks event in Charlotte. The recognition highlights the program's...
AI moves conservation efforts forward
Dec 10, 2025
by Bret Yager with University Communications
Recent leaps in artificial intelligence show promise for improving conservation practices and reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife, according to a new study co-authored by Dr. Matthew C. Ogwu, App State assistant...
Theatre and Dance Welcomes Kari Margolis to App State for Artist Residency
Jan 24, 2024
BOONE, NC - The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce an upcoming artist residency with...
2023 CFAA Celebration of Excellence Recap & Video
Dec 6, 2023
We recently held our 2nd Annual CFAA Celebration of Excellence event at the Plemmons Student Union in the Parkway Ballroom to recognize our...
Campus Conversations with Dean Shannon Campbell, Episode 3, with student, Andre Edwards
Nov 27, 2023
This is the full episode of the third episode of our new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon Campbell, along with senior...
The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble Takes the Stage - Department of Theatre and Dance Showcase Runs Nov. 15 - 19
Nov 2, 2023
"The Stars Come Out as the Lights FADE"
Campus Conversations, Episode 2, Dean Campbell Welcomes Dr. Anthony Wilson
Oct 25, 2023
This is the full episode of the second episode of our new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon Campbell, along with Dr....
Christopher Chen’s “Passage” Examines Cultural Perspectives
Oct 20, 2023
"Sometimes you're an X... and sometimes you're a Y."
Ben Pluska named Rachel Carson Campus Fellow
Oct 16, 2023
Honors College senior and sustainable development major Ben Pluska has been selected as a ...
Campus Conversations, Episode 1, Dean Campbell Welcomes Laura England
Oct 11, 2023
This is the full episode of the our first release of the new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon...