Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026
BOONE, N.C. – The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...
GCM Students Gain Industry Insight at PICA Fall Management Conference
Jan 13, 2026
Several students from App State’s Graphic Communications Management program traveled to Hilton Head, SC, Nov. 7–9 for the 2025 PICA Fall Management Conference, an annual gathering of print and packaging leaders from across the region.
Spotlight on Excellence: Dr. Ray Miller Named 2025 NDEO Outstanding Researcher
Sep 8, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ray Miller (Theatre & Dance) has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Researcher Award...
21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025
Sep 5, 2025
App State enrolls 21,798 Mountaineer students in fall 2025, a 1.1% increase over last fall. This steady growth is supported by intentionally...
Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Announces A Dynamic Slate of Fall 2025 Productions
Sep 3, 2025
"We make art. The art makes us. The arts sustain life."
by Keith Martin
October 8, 2025 Community FEaST
Sep 2, 2025
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...
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...