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Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. –  The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...

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GCM Students Gain Industry Insight at PICA Fall Management Conference
Jan 13, 2026

Several students from App State’s Graphic Communications Management program traveled to Hilton Head, SC, Nov. 7–9 for the 2025 PICA Fall Management Conference, an annual gathering of print and packaging leaders from across the region.

App State faculty Jack Martin participated in the 2022 Sun Trip California

Jack Martin's Solar Bike Adventure
Oct 31, 2022

Not only do our Sustainable Technology and Built Environment faculty teach well, but they also embark on grand adventures - sustainable...

A group of App State faculty will be presenting their work at the “Transformations” exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts from Nov. 4, 2022 - May 6, 2023.

App State Faculty Group Presenting Digital Creations at Turchin Exhibit
Oct 31, 2022

How are digital tools being utilized and taught by contemporary artists, designers and architects? How do these tools both facilitate and...

Dan Vallie, Doug Rice and Craig Mundy share stories about the radio business while WASU students listen in.

Alumni Take Over WASU!
Oct 28, 2022

App State alumni came back to campus on Oct. 27-28 to take over the WASU radio station during the Alumni Takeover.

Architecture Studio III Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition

App Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition
Oct 26, 2022

On October 25, 2022, seven ASU student teams enrolled in the Architecture Studio III course competed in the 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial...

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy designed this display for Frito Lays.

App State Students Win Frito Lay Design Challenge
Oct 26, 2022

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy recently won the 2022 PAVE Frito Lay Student Design Challenge by designing a point of purchase...

Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova during their trip in Ghana.

Sustainable Development Faculty Foster Partnership with University in Ghana
Oct 25, 2022

Over the last 12 years, Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova have been building a relationship with the University for Development Studies...

App students needed for Solar District Cup Team

App Students Needed for Multi-Disciplinary Solar District Cup Team
Oct 21, 2022

We are soliciting applications of Appalachian State University students from different departments for a mutidisciplinary team to develop a...

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is proud to present "The Moors," a mysterious dark comedy by Jen Silverman.

Laughter, Shock, and Horror at Appalachian
Oct 21, 2022

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is proud to present "The Moors," a mysterious dark comedy by Jen Silverman....

Dr. Susan Cole, professor emerita of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University.

A Legacy of Advocating for Students
Oct 20, 2022

"I love challenges and I enjoy making improvements," said Dr. Susan Cole, professor emerita of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University...

App State enrolls 20,436 for fall 2022, most diverse student body in school history

App State Enrolls Most Diverse Student Body in School History
Oct 14, 2022

Appalachian State University maintained strong enrollment this fall, welcoming 20,436 students. This class includes the most diverse student body...