4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements
Dec 11, 2025
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition that honors the creativity, scholarship, and service of its faculty, staff, and students.
Interior Design Students Shine, Claim Top Honors at IIDA Carolinas Designworks
Dec 11, 2025
The Interior Design Program, part of the Applied Design Department within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is celebrating a major achievement after its students claimed top honors at the recent IIDA Carolinas Designworks event in Charlotte. The recognition highlights the program's...
AI moves conservation efforts forward
Dec 10, 2025
by Bret Yager with University Communications
Recent leaps in artificial intelligence show promise for improving conservation practices and reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife, according to a new study co-authored by Dr. Matthew C. Ogwu, App State assistant...
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...
Student Perspective: Climate Activist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's “All We Can Save”
Apr 29, 2021
By Morgan Lampman
‘Active citizenship’: How an App State sustainable development major hopes to save the world
Apr 17, 2021
Justin Marks, a senior at Appalachian State University, recently announced on national television he wants to “save the world.” Marks, a ...
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