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...
Off-loom and online — App State art professor creatively approaches studio class
May 11, 2020
BOONE, N.C.
App State seniors pivot to finish movie production while socially distanced
May 8, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — With graduation approaching, finals looming and COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, three Appalachian State University...
App State sophomore wins top prize in 2019–20 Otto Zenke Student Design Competition
Apr 23, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — Isaac Wood, a sophomore interior design major at Appalachian State University from Smyrna, South Carolina, has been named the first...
App State re-envisions spring semester, transitions to virtual academic experiences
Apr 13, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — In late March, Appalachian State University moved to virtual modes of learning due to concerns posed by ...
App State student videographer creates online fandom for family beagle
Apr 8, 2020
BOONE, N.C.
Turn the channel to AppTV — the Best College TV Station of 2020
Apr 6, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — The best college television station in the nation is broadcast from the George G. Beasley Media Complex at Appalachian State...
The news must go on: App State’s student-run media continue remotely
Apr 3, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — The on-campus studios and newspaper offices may be empty, but Appalachian State University students continue to produce and...
App State grad’s theatre arts education enhanced by work ‘behind the scenes’
Jan 30, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University graduate Glenn Ramey ’19 said her love for theater opened the curtains to her major in...