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Studio Art BFA, Alissa Goble, Selected for Her First International Exhibition in Munich, Germany
Feb 6, 2026

Appalachian State University student Alissa Goble (Studio Art BFA Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design) has reached a significant career milestone, earning selection for her first international art exhibition. Her work will debut in "Fragility," an exhibition organized by the esteemed international...

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Art & Design Expo 2026 Showcases Outstanding Student Work Across Campus
Feb 5, 2026

The Art Department's Catherine J Smith and Cathy P Walling galleries present Art and Design Expo 2026, a juried student exhibition organized by the Smith Gallery and the Department of Art featuring outstanding student work from across campus. It will be on view February 10- Feb 26 at the Smith...

Dean Shannon Campbell speaking at the State of the College address

The State of the College is Strong
Sep 12, 2022

On August 19, 2022, Dean Shannon Campbell led the inaugural State of the College Address at the Valborg Theatre. During the address, Dr. Campbell...

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge
Sep 12, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's student-run solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, overcame several obstacles in the 2022 American...

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season
Sep 8, 2022

Mountains of Talent On Display at Appalachian Theatre and Dance Provides a Peak Experience While Reaching New Heights During Fall 2022 Season...
Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on issues involving hate.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Rural Journalists Reporting on Hate
Sep 6, 2022

Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on...

Emma Kostick's winning poster design features a hand writing on a piece of paper

App Student Wins Poster Design Contest
Sep 6, 2022

Appalachian State senior Emma Kostick won a poster design competition through the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Kostick's poster...

Interior Design Students created stunning concepts for the new Hickory campus

Interior Design Students Submit Designs for New Hickory Campus
Sep 2, 2022

Interior design students from INT 2110 submitted their design ideas for the new Appalachian State Hickory campus, which were reviewed by key...

App State professor Jeana Klein accepts her awards from Chancellor Sheri Everts

Two Art Professors Win Board of Governors Awards
Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, Chair of the Department of Art, and Jeana Klein, Assistant Chair of the Department of Art, both received the Board of...

Abbey Metcalf (middle) rides a camel in the Sahara Desert while in Morocco

App Student Takes a Trip to Morocco on her Way to Becoming an Intelligence Officer
Aug 31, 2022

App State sophomore Abbey Metcalf decided to strengthen her linguistic ability by taking an eight-week trip to Morocco over the summer.

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App State professor Michael Rall and Dean Shannon Campbell visited WantedDesign with App State Students

App Students and Faculty involved in the 2022 WantedDesign Schools Workshop
Aug 26, 2022

In May 2022, a group of App State faculty and students traveled to New York to participate in the Design Schools Workshop hosted by WantedDesign....
Cameron Van Dyke sits with his wife and students at their sustainable community

App State professor builds small sustainable community with students
Aug 23, 2022

Over the last four years, App State professor Cameron Van Dyke has embarked on an incredible journey of design and sustainability by creating a...