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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.

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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...

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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...

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Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Feb 2, 2023

Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Production of “The Moors” Chosen for 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

 

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Building sciences, technology programs earn new Zero Energy Design Designation
Jan 6, 2023

According the The Appalachian, two App State degree programs in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment have earned...

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Student Builder's Association Holds a Dog House Building Competition
Jan 6, 2023

The Student Builder's Association (SBA) held a dog house build competition in November, 2022. The Whiting-Turner contracting company graciously...

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STBE's Solar Club Hosts the Solar Tree Lighting in Downtown Boone
Dec 1, 2022

It's that time of year again! The Solar Tree Lighting (hosted by AppState STBE's Solar Club) will be this Friday around 6:30pm at the Jones House...

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Theatre and Dance Student Directed Short Play Festival
Nov 22, 2022

            “Blink and you’ll miss it!” Short and Sweet: 12 Theatre and Dance Student...
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STBE's Dr. Martin: Solar Bike Ambassador
Nov 18, 2022

Longtime faculty member Dr. Jack Martin Participated in a 500 mile solar bike showcase

Not only do our Sustainable Technology and Built...

An installation view of April Flanders's “Filter” in her “Altered Environments” show. (Stereo Vision Photography)

Art Faculty's Exhibition Reviewed in Washington Post
Nov 16, 2022

The Washington Post recently reviewed Studio Artist and Art Faculty member, Professor April Flanders exhibition "Altered Environments" . ...
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University Departments Collaborate to Host Field Trip for Local Students
Nov 14, 2022

AEC, STBE, GES, and OOS Host Clean Energy Field Trip for Local Students
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Appstate Faculty Member Presents at International Building Skins Conference
Nov 14, 2022

Dr. Reza Foroughi Presents at the 17th International Conference of Advanced Building Skins
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Dance Talent On Display When The Lights FADE
Nov 4, 2022

Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble at Appalachian State University

By Mia Buckson, Catherine Denton, and Jordan Knudsen