CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the recent semester. Congratulations to the 1,238 Fine and Applied Arts students who earned academic honors this semester!
App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026
For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.
Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
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...
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....