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Appalachian State University Student Sandy Zufall Awarded Prestigious SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarship
Apr 7, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Sandy Zufall, a senior Studio Art major with an emphasis in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, has been awarded a 2026 Educational Endowment Scholarship from the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).

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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.

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“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

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Appalachian’s Sustainable Development Department to host author Jeff Biggers Feb. 17
Feb 9, 2017

The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University welcomes noted author, performer and educator Jeff...

Appalachian alumnus and professor gives back through student scholarships
Feb 8, 2017

Theatre Professor Gordon Hensley ’97 has always been drawn to Appalachian State University. First as a theatre education student, and now as a...

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Appalachian State University students expand horizons with travel scholarship
Feb 8, 2017

By Madalene Smith

Senior graphic design students Alex Amaya and Anna Cantrell will be traveling to the Netherlands this May through the...

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IlaSahai Prouty named associate dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Feb 2, 2017

IlaSahai Prouty, assistant professor in the Department of Art at Appalachian State University, has been named associate dean of the College of...

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Appalachian students awarded top honors in product design competition
Jan 30, 2017

Appalachian State University industrial design seniors Rickey Bell of Davie County, Myers Welborn of Lexington and Nathan Haeme of Boone each...

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Six Appalachian students awarded the Generation Study Abroad Scholarship
Jan 23, 2017

Alex Amaya and Anna Cantrell, both senior graphic design majors, are two of six Appalachian students to receive the Generation Study Abroad...

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Interior design professor talks smart lighting and green building with Eaton [thelightingresource.eaton.com]
Jan 18, 2017

Jeanne Mercer-Ballard, associate professor of interior design in Appalachian's Department of Applied Design, speaks with power management compnay...