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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...

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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...

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Theatre professor puts design skills to work in collaboration with Hayes School of Music
Apr 4, 2017

Mike Helms, professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, is bringing his vast knowledge of set...

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Sustainable development major places first in state-wide poetry contest
Mar 31, 2017

By Madalene Smith

Morgan DePue, a senior sustainable development major, was the winner of this year’s Sherry Pruitt Poetry Contest. The...

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UNC GA grant supports Appalachian, New River Light and Power and energy research across UNC system
Mar 30, 2017

Over the past decade, Appalachian State University has amassed one of the largest and the most diverse portfolio of renewable energy facilities...

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Art Drop Day scheduled for April 4
Mar 28, 2017

By Shauna Caldwell

"Tiny Potato on the Train"

Works by Theatre and Dance chosen for ACDA gala concert
Mar 24, 2017

Work choreographed by an Appalachian State University student, and another choreographed by a faculty member, were selected by the American...

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Art and geology students at Appalachian collaborate to sculpt Triassic aetosaur
Mar 20, 2017

Forget Jurassic Park. Appalachian State University will soon have its own Triassic Park – complete with its very own dinosaur-like creature...

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Recent graduate’s artwork commissioned by Appalachian’s chancellor
Mar 15, 2017

Sloane Whaley ’16, who studied studio art in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, recently had work commissioned by...