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Theatre and Dance Professor, Marianne Adams, to Carry the University Banner at the HSOM/ CFAA Spring 2025 Commencement
May 8, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Professor Marianne Adams, a distinguished leader in Theatre and Dance, has been nominated by the College and the Provost to carry the University Banner at the Spring 2025 Hayes School of Music/College...

Embers Exhibit ART

Appalachian State University Students and Alumni Shine in "Embers" Exhibition
May 7, 2025

BOONE, NC — May 6, 2025 — The Department of Art at Appalachian State University proudly announces strong representation in the "Embers" exhibition currently on display in downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Thirteen of the eighteen featured artists are current AppState students or alumni, showcasing the...

Taylor Walker

Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World
Apr 30, 2025

Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out. Today, at just 26 years old, she stands at the top of her game as a kitchen and bath design professional, recently earning her a spot in the prestigious National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) Thirty Under 30...

St. Matthews Chapel in Todd, NC

Senior communication majors document St. Matthews preservation efforts in Todd [Watauga Democrat]
Oct 17, 2016

Journalism seniors Justin Hicks and Angela Gazzillo explore the history behind St. Matthews Chapel and the ongoing preservation efforts by...

Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan

Sustainable Food Week kicks off with National Food Day October 24
Oct 14, 2016

Appalachian State University, in partnership with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, will present Sustainable Food Week Oct. 24-29. The campus...

"Just Girl Things" on display at Looking Glass

‘Softly Pointed’ exhibit on view at Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery through Oct. 14
Oct 11, 2016

The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union is presenting “Softly Pointed,” an...

Orbit electric moped

The Future People introduce a fully enclosed electric moped at the Cooper Hewitt [designboom]
Oct 4, 2016

The future people have introduced their latest vehicle, ORBIT, at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum as part of an exhibition of...

"Advance" artwork by April Flanders

Art professor explores impact of globalization on invasive species in international exhibit
Oct 3, 2016

April Flanders, associate professor of art, recently returned from the Douro region of Portugal where she installed her piece “Advance” as part...

Jonathan Dineen

Industrial Design alum to compete on new show
Sep 30, 2016

Industrial design alum Jonathan Dineen will compete against 10 other finalists to design golf's next cutting-edge driver on Wilson Golf's new...

Ceramic printing

Appalachian State professor takes 3D printing approach to clay, ceramics [UNC-GA]
Sep 30, 2016

What if there was a machine that could bring your artistic vision to life in clay? Can technology bridge a gap that could allow non-artists to...

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Theatre and Dance presents ballroom dance lecture and demo
Sep 28, 2016

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present a ballroom dance lecture and demonstration by lifelong ballroom...

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The Smith Gallery hosts visiting artist Sheryl Oring Sept. 29
Sep 26, 2016

Sheryl Oring brings her “I Wish to Say Project” to Appalachian State University on Thursday, Sept. 29 as part of the Smith Gallery’s visiting...