Second Story Media Seniors Step Into Their Futures With Confidence, Creativity, and a Shared Drive to Make an Impact
Apr 1, 2026
Second Story Media was created to empower students to bring bold ideas, sharp instincts, and a willingness to learn by doing. This year’s graduating seniors embody that spirit more than ever.
“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026
With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Reality
by Molly Wells
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...
Recent Appalachian graduate leads energy efficiency study at Watauga County Detention Center [Watauga Democrat]
Jan 16, 2018
Alex Lowrie, who graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's from the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built...
Appalachian faculty, students and alumni providing outreach in STEAM to community grade school
Jan 10, 2018
An art education alum and current student bring Paleolithic cave art to a local elementary school science night....
Innovation, surprise win students a place on the runway
Jan 9, 2018
You won’t find “Red Rocks at Sunset” and “Paris City Lights” listed on Amazon Books or as new Netflix series.
‘Selfies with Santa’ yields holiday donation to High Country United Way [Watauga Democrat]
Dec 18, 2017
Students, faculty and administration of Appalachian State University’s Department of Applied Design worked off some end-of-semester nervous...
Former Industrial Design student finishes as runner-up in Paperboard Packaging Alliance Student Design Competition
Nov 29, 2017
Last spring, Liz Waters, now an Appalachian State University alumna from Cary, NC competed in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) Student...
Interior Design students collaborate with the Department of Nursing
Nov 21, 2017
This spring, students in the Interior Design Studio V Collaboration Studio, led by Dr. Hessam Ghamari, Assistant Professor of Applied Design,...
AMTE Presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” on December 1 and 3
Nov 20, 2017
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE), the performance arm of the Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (...
Appalachian’s College of Fine & Applied Arts to Host Climate Stories Showcase
Nov 16, 2017
The College of Fine & Applied Arts at Appalachian State University invites members of campus and community to a reception and exhibition...
Exhibit Confronts Consumption and Waste in the Fashion Industry
Nov 8, 2017
SEAM, an exhibition of altered, donated clothing intended to confront consumption and waste in the fashion industry, will be open from Nov. 8 -...