App State ROTC Conducts Successful Fall Field Training Exercise
Oct 19, 2026
App State Army ROTC kicked off its Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) with a weekend of challenging, hands-on military training designed to build leadership, confidence and tactical proficiency among cadets.
The exercise began Thursday with weapons training at the Watauga Gun Club,...
Sustainable Development Student Named 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar
Oct 16, 2026
Sophie Schneider, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, has been named a 2026-27 Chancellor's Scholar. Sophie Schneider is the only student from the College of Fine and Applied Arts selected for this year's cohort.
Semester at Penland Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Appalachian Artists
Oct 13, 2026
Immersive partnership with Penland School of Craft helps students discover their artistic voices, professional pathways, and creative futures
What happens when students leave the traditional classroom and step directly into the world of working artists, professional...
Smith Gallery to open two new exhibits September 1
Aug 29, 2017
The Smith Gallery will host “The Sharing Project” and “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century,” September 1-October 27. An opening...
Appalachian professor directs season four of “A Craftsman’s Legacy”
Aug 25, 2017
Dr. Kelly Davis, assistant professor of electronic media/broadcasting in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, returns...
Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need
Aug 24, 2017
This summer, students and faculty in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development forged a unique...
“Interrogation” exhibit opens during September First Friday at HOW Space
Aug 22, 2017
The exhibit “Interrogation” will open to the public at 7 p.m. on September 1 at HOW Space in downtown Boone. Art for the exhibit was designed by...
Interior design professor awarded Universal Design Grant
Aug 11, 2017
Alex Poorman, associate professor of interior design in the Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University, has been awarded the...
Expanding Awareness: Appalachian hosts design camp for area youth
Aug 10, 2017
For the first time, Appalachian State University design educators held a summer camp for high school students in North Carolina—...
Gelber named AppTV general manager
Aug 7, 2017
After a national search, Robert Gelber has been named general manager of AppTV, Appalachian State University’s television station housed within...
Communication faculty member receives Wade H. Hargrove Community Leadership Award
Jul 28, 2017
Dan “Vallie” Hill, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Communication and WASU-FM manager, was awarded the North Carolina Association...
Art management student interns with prestigious Diversity in Arts Leadership Program
Jul 25, 2017
Mellanee Goodman of Charlotte was attracted to Art Management as a degree that allowed her to explore her passion for art while also providing a...
Interior design faculty member named IIDA-Carolinas 2017 Educator of the Year
Jul 14, 2017
Associate Professor of Interior Design Alex Poorman has received the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)...