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...
Appalachian student honored in international art competition
Apr 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
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...
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....
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...
Appalachian State University presents "Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" on April 19
Apr 19, 2017
"Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" is a multi-media presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The event uses exquisite...
IDEXlab unveils HOW Space to promote community collaboration [The Appalachian]
Apr 14, 2017
On April 7, faculty and students of the IDEXlab joined student artists and the public to celebrate the unveiling of the HOW Space, a...
Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted...
Applied Design hosts “Showcase 2017” on April 23
Apr 12, 2017
The Department of Applied Design’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present “Showcase 2017” at Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday,...
Appalachian students partner with biomaterials company, build sustainable products
Apr 11, 2017
Furniture designer Alyssa Coletti is determined to expand student exposure to and experience with sustainable design. An adjunct in Appalachian...
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre celebrates 45 years of smiles throughout the High Country
Apr 7, 2017
By Nancye Edwards