App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Nov 13, 2025
Appalachian State University has received a bold commitment of $300,000 from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors — the first major private donation supporting the renovation of Wey Hall. The gift will upgrade labs and studio spaces and establish the Cathy P.
CAA-Funded Field Trip Transforms Art History Students Through Experiential Learning in NYC
Nov 10, 2025
The fourteen Department of Art students enrolled in Dr. Erin Peters’ ARH 4030 capstone class traveled to New York City for experiential learning and professional development October 30 - November 2, 2025 with support from the College Art Association’s Art History Travel Fund.
The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Premieres Eight Original Works from November 19-23
Nov 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering eight original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) at 7 p.m. from November 19 through 22 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 in Valborg Theatre on the university campus.
Furniture design student puts knowledge to practice with Appalachian’s Solar Vehicle Team
May 23, 2018
During the 2017–18 year, industrial design student John Lalevee had the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream by designing the body of...
Appalachian student awarded honorable mention in international lighting design competition
May 21, 2018
For the fifth consecutive year, an Appalachian State University student has brought home honors in the annual SOURCE awards competition, hosted...
Documentary by Appalachian faculty receives recognition in three juried film festivals
May 11, 2018
A documentary short film directed by Chip Williams and Anne Ward, two faculty members in Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and...
Independent study with local farmer leads Appalachian student to cultivate a “new” fruit tree
May 10, 2018
Aurora Figueroa-Benetti’s passion for sustainable agriculture led her to Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of...
Appalachian student awarded $15,000 Windgate Fellowship
May 9, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University studio art major Dani Iris was recently awarded a $15,000 Windgate Fellowship, one of...
Tesla and Palmetto recruit ‘successful leaders’ in sustainability at Appalachian
May 9, 2018
We need leaders and we need them now,” a representative from Tesla Inc. told students at Appalachian State University. At a recruitment event...
Ariel Green, winner of the 2018-19 Frances Holland Black scholarship
May 3, 2018
Ariel Green, a senior from Durham, N.C. who is majoring in Studio Art at Appalachian State University, has been named the winner of the 2018-19...
Local group working on prototype boat for electric pontoon design [Morganton News Herald]
May 1, 2018
Christian Williams has a lifelong love for Lake James and its wildlife.
Appalachian’s Department of Communication hosts Spring Forward 2018, a student networking event
Apr 30, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication held its fourth annual Spring Forward networking event in...
Bridging the divide: Cissie Graham Lynch speaks to ASU students about faith, friendship despite disagreement [Watauga Democrat]
Apr 25, 2018
On the political spectrum, Appalachian State University Professor Joyce Wise Dodd and her former student Cissie Graham Lynch couldn’t be more...