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...
Anna Ulery ’04 captures fun moments in her career as a professional photographer
Jan 25, 2019
Anna (Hanselman) Ulery ’04 describes her job as “capturing moments of fun.” As a portrait photographer and the owner/operator of ...
Appalachian departments collaborate to build photovoltaic trailer
Jan 24, 2019
Cameron Van Dyke, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design, partnered with Brent Summerville,...
Film by Appalachian dance studies professor recognized at Mississippi film festival
Jan 22, 2019
“Sound and Sole,” a short film by assistant professor Cara Hagan, has won best Southern States documentary at the Southern States Indie Fan Film...
Momentum student dance organization presents annual showcase
Jan 22, 2019
The 2019 Momentum Dance Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26 in Appalachian State University’s Varsity Gymnasium dance studio room...
Appalachian alumnus finds niche in sustainable transportation
Jan 18, 2019
Ryan Gillespie ’17 has always been passionate about what he calls “responsible transportation.” During his time as a student in the Department of...
Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project
Jan 17, 2019
Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students are...
Appalachian art professor named January monthly mentor by professional association
Jan 16, 2019
Dr. Brooke Hofsess, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Art, has been named the monthly mentor by the National...
Appalachian State University students awarded honorable mention at international design competition
Jan 15, 2019
Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both seniors enrolled in Appalachian’s Department of Applied Design interior design program, have received...
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates as Valborg Theatre turns 25
Jan 11, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre by hosting...
Questions with an Educator: Chip Williams [asmp.org]
Jan 9, 2019
Williams is a North Carolina-based photographer, filmmaker and educator at Appalachian State University. He has over 20 years of experience in...