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4th Annual Celebration of Excellence Highlights Innovation and Outstanding Achievements
Dec 11, 2025

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts gathered this fall for its 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence, a tradition that honors the creativity, scholarship, and service of its faculty, staff, and students.

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Interior Design Students Shine, Claim Top Honors at IIDA Carolinas Designworks
Dec 11, 2025

The Interior Design Program, part of the Applied Design Department within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is celebrating a major achievement after its students claimed top honors at the recent IIDA Carolinas Designworks event in Charlotte. The recognition highlights the program's...

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AI moves conservation efforts forward
Dec 10, 2025

by Bret Yager with University Communications

Recent leaps in artificial intelligence show promise for improving conservation practices and reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife, according to a new study co-authored by Dr. Matthew C. Ogwu, App State assistant...

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Reebok designer mentors students in Applied Design capstone course
Apr 21, 2016

Fourteen lucky students are currently prototyping designs for Reebok Futures during the spring capstone course. Taught by Industrial Design...

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Student team selected as grand finalist during 2016 Race to Zero competition
Apr 20, 2016

Two student teams from Appalachian State participated in the 2016 Race to Zero Competition, sponsored by the U.S.

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Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Avenue Q” April 27–May 1
Apr 18, 2016

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Fine and Applied Arts will present the regional premiere of...

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Luke Crouch and Dr. Mandy Wu receive Collegiate Best of Show awards at the 50th annual PICA awards banquet
Apr 18, 2016

Congratulations to Appalachian State University students who won awards from the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) collegiate graphic...

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Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase to be held April 24
Apr 18, 2016

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program in the Department of Applied Design will host their annual showcase this Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m....

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Industrial Design's Reebok sponsored studio [The Appalachian]
Apr 15, 2016

Fourteen lucky students are currently prototyping designs for Reebok Futures during the spring capstone course. Taught by Industrial Design...

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JuiceBox Energy Storage System Installation at Appalachian State University in North Carolina [JuiceBoxSolar.com]
Apr 14, 2016

JuiceBox Energy, a privately-held Silicon Valley company committed to providing safe, reliable, intelligent and connected energy storage,...

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ASU student receives coveted Celia Moh Scholarship
Apr 14, 2016

by Dawn Brinson
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Solar Vehicle Team prepares for international collegiate races at NCCAR
Apr 13, 2016

BOONE—While many students were coming back from spring break on Saturday, March 12, Appalachian State’s Solar Vehicle Team (SVT) was returning...

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CIDA reaffirms Interior Design accreditation
Apr 12, 2016

The Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) has reaffirmed accreditation of the Appalachian State Interior Design program until 2022....