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Dr. Laird Christensen

Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development
May 30, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. A respected educator, scholar, and leader in environmental studies, Dr. Christensen brings a wealth of experience and interdisciplinary expertise to the...

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Student team places second in national Race to Zero Competition
May 5, 2017

Team Appalachian [In]sight, a group of seven graduate and undergraduate students representing Appalachian State University’s Department of...

John Barton

Appalachian student receives coveted Celia Moh Scholarship
May 2, 2017

John Barton, a junior industrial design major at Appalachian State University, was awarded the Celia Moh Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic...

Portfolio review invitation

Interior design seniors prepare for the future with portfolio review
Apr 28, 2017

By Madalene Smith

As the semester comes to a close, seniors in Appalachian State University’s Interior Design program in the Department...

Dr. Brian Raichle

Raichle named chair of the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Apr 27, 2017

Dr. Brian Raichle has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment after...

Ed Woodham works with students at HOW Space

Downtown Boone community art parade to be held May 5
Apr 26, 2017

By Jennie Carlisle

**Update: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the procession has shifted to become a festive party inside HOW Space...

Students rehearse "Flight from the Mahabharath"

Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017

Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the...

2016-17 Innovation Scholars

Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding
Apr 20, 2017

Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty....

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Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017

By Nancye Edwards

The writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the...