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...
Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
Mar 21, 2019
During summer 2018, a group of Appalachian State University students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu down to the gateway of the...
Appalachian Musical Theatre Club presents “Miscast,” where expectations are thrown out the window
Mar 20, 2019
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (AMTC), a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State...
Two Appalachian undergraduates receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Mar 19, 2019
Two Appalachian State University seniors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International...
GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
Mar 19, 2019
Taylor Coggins ’12 attributes much of her career success to the guidance and help she has received from Appalachian State
Artist Mel Chin to speak at Appalachian on April 2
Mar 14, 2019
Appalachian State University welcomes conceptual artist Mel Chin on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk in the Parkway Ballroom at Plemmons...
Dr. Janice Pope named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Mar 14, 2019
After serving in an interim role for nine months, Dr. Janice Pope has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of...
An interview with Heike Salzer: German guest artist shares about her career and experience working with Appalachian dance students
Mar 13, 2019
Performer, choreographer, lecturer and researcher Heike Salzer is world renowned, especially for her work in the art of screendance. Hailing from...
Exhibition brings students and community together to explore rituals of citizenship
Mar 13, 2019
Stacey L. Kirby, a Durham-based artist, recently created “The Department of Civil Presence” exhibit at Appalachian State University. This site-...
Appalachian’s student media honored with international, national and state awards
Mar 12, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication is home to a variety of media organizations designed to provide current students with...
Appalachian freshman fulfils dream of auditioning for a Broadway show
Mar 11, 2019
Appalachian State University freshman Karolyn Martin recently had the opportunity to audition for the Broadway Musical “Chicago” while...