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...
ADM Students Impress Renowned Designer in HMA Design Challenge
Oct 13, 2026
Students in Appalachian State University’s Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM) program recently presented their initial concepts for the Hickory Museum of Art/Charles Harbison Design Challenge, earning high praise from acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison and Hickory Museum of Art...
Children's Play, “Tomato Plant Girl,” Announced for April 24 – 26
Apr 13, 2026
by Keith Martin
Family-Friendly Play Performed by Appalachian Young People’s Theatre
Designing Community Impact: App State Applied Design Students Help Transform the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center
Apr 13, 2026
Visitors to the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center are experiencing something entirely new. Thanks to two major remodeling projects completed...
Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve
Apr 10, 2026
Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students...
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...
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...
“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
Students Bring the Beloved Broadway Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” to Life in a Vibrant Campus Production Running April 15-19
Mar 25, 2026
A Princess, a Pea, and Plenty of Laughter!
by Molly Wells