CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the recent semester. Congratulations to the 1,238 Fine and Applied Arts students who earned academic honors this semester!
App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026
For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.
Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
Theatre and Dance presents the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble Nov. 16–19
Nov 3, 2016
By Krystopher Paschen, Megan Smalley and Aaron Green
Gifts to Appalachian State University Department of Art spur renovations
Nov 2, 2016
Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors in Newton, North Carolina, has established two new funds to support the Appalachian State...
Fine and Applied Arts celebrates innovation, community engagement at Nov. 4 First Friday
Nov 1, 2016
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts will host a celebration of innovation in its new space at 182 Howard Street...
Tony and Emmy Award-winning legend Ben Vereen to give master class Nov. 11
Oct 31, 2016
By Keith Martin
Graphic arts and imaging technology student wins national design award
Oct 27, 2016
Morgan Batley of Mooresville, North Carolina, has been awarded first place in the 2016 Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)...
All you need is love…and information! Theatre and Dance presents “Love and Information” Nov. 2–6 and 8–16
Oct 25, 2016
By Nancye Edwards, Danielle Kearns, Lauren Pavlacka and Julia Ridenhour
The earnest faith of a storyteller [OUPblog]
Oct 24, 2016
Professor of Theatre Arts Kin-Yan Szeto blogs about Director Ang Lee's new movie "Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk" for Oxford...
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...
Theatre and Dance presents the North Carolina Dance Festival Oct. 27–29
Oct 14, 2016
By Morgan White and Matt Denney
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...