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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 of Military Science, and Captain Sam Snelson comes on board as a faculty member.

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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 Scholarships. For the 2025-26 academic year, five Appalachian State University students majoring in Graphic Communications Management (GCM) were selected to...

Dr. Shanshan Lou news

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 School of Music for the fall 2025 semester. Dr. Lou comes to us from the Department of Communication where she served as Chair for the past 2 years.

GCM students designed and printed an award-winning wine label

App State students design and produce award-winning wine labels — cheers!
Jul 26, 2021

A new family of wines developed by Appalachian State University students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed...

Dr. Jennifer Westerman is the new department chair for Sustainable Development.

Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development Announces New Department Chair Dr. Jennifer Westerman
Jul 5, 2021

The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University is announcing...

Dr. Shannon Campbell is the new dean of the college of Fine and Applied Arts.

Shannon Campbell named Dean of App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Jul 1, 2021

After a national search, Dr. Shannon Campbell has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts...

Dr. Greg Perreault shown in Austria during his Fulbright experience

App State one of 17 US schools named a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21
Jun 10, 2021

Appalachian State University has been recognized as a top producing institution for Fulbright scholars and students for the 2020–21...

Dr. Sherry Everts at spring 2021 commencement

App State celebrates more than 3,600 Class of 2021 graduates
May 14, 2021

Appalachian State University’s black and gold pride was on full display during its Spring 2021 Commencement. For the first time since...

Tyree Wilmoth

Graduate Student Looks For Ways To Help Others Access Clean Water
May 4, 2021

By Amanda Brasier 

A brief moment observing two young Rwandan boys gathering water from a rural pond influenced Tyree Wilmoth’s...

Photo of Rebecca Brown volunteering at F.A.R.M. Cafe' in Boone

Senior Says She's Learned About Life Through Her Experiences On The Farm
May 3, 2021

By Amanda Brasier

When things are challenging, Appalachian State University senior Rebecca Brown said she sometimes thinks back...

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College Honors Dr. Nancy Oliver as Spring Commencement Mace Bearer
May 3, 2021

By Amanda Brasier

What started out as a snow day diversion for a 10-year-old child turned into a lifelong passion and career for...