Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...
Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026
As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to telling meaningful stories.
100 Strong Productions Film Festival – App State Electronic Media /Broadcasting Student Representation
Apr 23, 2026
Two Appalachian State University filmmakers are preparing to see their work reach a wider audience this spring, as their documentary shorts have been selected for the 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, taking...
2023 CFAA State of the College Recap
Aug 24, 2023
The 2023 CFAA State of the College was our kickoff event for the fall semester where we had the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable...
On Everest, App State faculty fine-tune tools for sky-high scholarship
Aug 1, 2023
Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer and professor in Appalachian State University’s...
Applied Design Senior, Andre Edwards, Awarded the Browzwear 3D Design Award
Jul 27, 2023
Congratulations to Andre Edwards, who won 1st place Showcase 2023 Design Award! He has also been awarded the Browzwear 3D Design Award to...
2023 CFAA Alumni of the Year Recipient, Dwayne Stafford '99
Jul 18, 2023
The spring of 1995 found Dwayne Stafford walking down Rivers Street in Boone. Undecided on his college plans, he came to campus with two friends...
App State grant writing class raises $35,000 for local nonprofits
Jul 13, 2023
Appalachian State University students enrolled in the Spring 2023 "Grants for Non-Profits" course applied their grant writing skills and raised a...
Lillian Garcia Recognized as a Recipient of the 2023 WithIt Foundation Scholarship
Jul 7, 2023
As the Chair of the Department of Applied Design, Brian Davies is responsible for overseeing the faculty, staff, programming,...
Laura England from the Department of Sustainable Development was selected to attend The All We Can Save Project’s ‘Climate Wayfinding’ Program
Jun 27, 2023
Through the All We Can Save Project, an organization that has grown out of the incredible response to a 2020 book of the same name...
Elaine Hartley, an Exemplar of Academic Inspiration and Commitment
Jun 16, 2023
40 years. That's 10x the average. TEN times what is considered "typical." In a recent study from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
App State earns designation as a Top 10 Military-Friendly School for 2023-24
Jun 6, 2023
Appalachian State University has been designated by VIQTORY as a Military Friendly® School for the 14th year in a row, ranking among the top...
App State Honors Campus, Community Champions of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jun 2, 2023
Four members of the Appalachian State University and local community, along with one regional team, were honored with the university's 2023...