CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the recent semester. Congratulations to the 1,238 Fine and Applied Arts students who earned academic honors this semester!
App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026
For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.
Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
Appalachian art professor creates classroom space using a bus with solar panels
Feb 8, 2019
Creativity and sustainability – at Appalachian State University, these two values often go hand-in-hand. As the founder of after-school art...
Appalachian Theatre and Dance debuts spring season with “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl
Feb 7, 2019
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2019 spring season with the mainstage performance, “Eurydice” by Sarah...
Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar
Feb 6, 2019
During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjanaharibe-...
Appalachian’s interior design program ranked by top design publication
Feb 5, 2019
Appalachian State University’s interior design program in the Department of Applied Design has been ranked as a DesignIntelligence 2018 “Top 25...
Appalachian alumnus puts theatre degree to work in Big Apple
Feb 4, 2019
Dylan Brown, a 2017 Theater Performance graduate from Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, has completed more than 50...
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...
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...
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 ’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,...