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.
Announcement: Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair in the Department of Communication
Jul 21, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carolyn Edy on her appointment as Assistant Chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. In this role, she will support departmental leadership, guide curriculum development, and champion faculty initiatives.
Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
Apr 8, 2021
To many Appalachian State University students over the years, Lynn Patterson ’89 has been known for her nurturing spirit. Patterson, who...
AppTV show “Religion in Life” receives second RCC Wilbur Award
Mar 31, 2021
The AppTV show, “Religion in Life,” hosted by Dr.
App State awards 4 grants in support of diversity, equity and inclusion research
Mar 23, 2021
Appalachian State University’s Office of Research awarded four faculty teams with a 2020 Scholarship...
App State interior design senior wins third place in 2020 PAVE Competition
Feb 12, 2021
By Morgan Lampman
App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021
For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today...
‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021
Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a...
College Honors Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient During Fall 2020 Commencement
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Grad Student Draws on Love of Outdoors to Pursue Advanced Degree
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Graduate student Sam Lee said although he was sad not to visit family, there was an upside to skipping his...
Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments,...
