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...
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...
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...
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...
Welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM
Jul 18, 2025
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM, beginning his...
Submissions Open for Annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event
Jul 11, 2025
The Office of Research and Innovation at Appalachian State University is hosting the seventh annual...
Introducing Sheryl Oring, New Chair for the Department of Applied Design
Jun 26, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Sheryl Oring has been named the new Chair of Applied Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.