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...
Inaugural Harb Scholarship awarded to interior design student
Feb 6, 2018
Emma Morris, a senior interior design major from Charlotte, has been awarded the inaugural Jane S. Harb Scholarship through Appalachian State...
Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2018 season
Feb 2, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian's Playcrafters presents five original works Feb. 15-17
Feb 2, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian State University design student takes home honors in international PAVE competition
Feb 1, 2018
Emma Morris, a senior enrolled in the Department of Applied Design’s interior design program, has received third place in the Planning and Visual...
The powers of sun and soul
Jan 30, 2018
Zach Sprau ’11 ’17 graduated from Appalachian State University with bachelor’s degrees in music performance and psychology, a master’s degree in...
The Smith Gallery presents annual Art and Design Expo
Jan 29, 2018
The Smith Gallery will present the annual Art and Design Expo, a juried student exhibition, February 2–22. The expo is organized by the...
Acclaimed Latino playwright in residence at Appalachian's Department of Theatre and Dance
Jan 26, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
What is the price of pretty? Staged reading of Neil LaBute play to be held Feb. 9 and 10
Jan 26, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Momentum Dance Showcase takes the stage Jan. 26 and 27
Jan 22, 2018
The 2018 Momentum Dance Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 27 in Appalachian State University’s Varsity Gymnasium dance studio, room...
Shastry hired as college’s first academic advisor
Jan 22, 2018
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University now has its very first academic advisor. Mr. Vivek Shastry assumed the new...