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Celebrating Graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dec 19, 2025

In the College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA), we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements of our students. Rooted in a student-first, transdisciplinary approach and strengthened by experiential learning, our graduates embody the spirit of creativity, resilience, and community...

Dr. Thomas Mueller

Professor participates, lives in Active Living Residential Learning Community
Feb 1, 2019

A unique living arrangement, facilitated by Appalachian State University’s Housing Division, is providing both students and faculty the...

Caleb and Christain

Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone
Jan 31, 2019

In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety...

Students perform in the Appalachian Dance Ensemble

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2019 season
Jan 30, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present four productions as part of their spring 2019 season. Additional...

Anna Ulery

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 ...

Students mount solar array

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,...

Cara Hagan, Arthur Grimes and Rob Gelber

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...

Student dancers

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...

Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

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...

Brooke Hofsess

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...