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Appalachian State University BFA Student Grace Reaves Selected for Prestigious Illustration West 64 Exhibition
Jan 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. –  The Department of Art at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Grace Reaves, a BFA Studio Art major, has had her work "Toe Poster" accepted into SILA 64, the 64th annual Illustration West competition and exhibition presented by the Society of Illustrators of Los...

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GCM Students Gain Industry Insight at PICA Fall Management Conference
Jan 13, 2026

Several students from App State’s Graphic Communications Management program traveled to Hilton Head, SC, Nov. 7–9 for the 2025 PICA Fall Management Conference, an annual gathering of print and packaging leaders from across the region.

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Greensboro actor David Furr to appear on "Bull," Amazon Prime, Netflix
Sep 25, 2018

Local fans of the CBS drama “Bull” will see a familiar face as its third season premieres Monday.

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Industrial design student collaborates with Access Health Africa
Sep 24, 2018

Design was always something junior Emma Wingerd was interested in, but it wasn’t until visiting Appalachian did she know that industrial design...

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Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm Open House
Sep 20, 2018

Open House  | Sept. 22, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

You’re invited! Come out to Appalachian's Teaching and Research Farm at the Blackburn Vannoy Propery for...

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Penland Director Mia Hall to Speak at Appalachian
Sep 18, 2018

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will host a public lecture by Mia Hall, director of Penland School of Crafts, on Thursday, Oct...

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Appalachian’s Smith Gallery hosts “Seeing the Weave: Textile-based Abstraction from the Piedmont” Sept.7- Oct. 5
Sep 12, 2018

The Smith Gallery will host “Seeing the Weave: Textile-based Abstraction from the Piedmont,” a group show featuring diverse works — from painting...

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Appalachian’s ‘First Year Showcase’ scheduled Sept. 26-30
Sep 12, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents five performances of the “First Year Showcase” Sept. 26-30. This annual...

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“Movies by Movers” film festival opens Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance 2018–19 season Sept. 20-22
Sep 5, 2018

*Due to the potential weather this weekend, we have postponed "Movies by Movers" by one week with one change in location. The correct information...

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Collaborative study abroad trip focuses on studying and mitigating climate change in Peru
Sep 5, 2018

In June 2018, 14 Appalachian State University students packed their bags and boarded a plane to Peru to spend almost three weeks studying and...

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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2018–19 season
Aug 29, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present nine productions during the 2018–19 season, a year that marks the...