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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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Servon Appointed as Sharpe Chair of Fine and Applied Arts
Apr 23, 2015

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to announce that Jody Servon, associate professor and director of the Smith Gallery at Appalachian...

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Warner to be Chair of Department of Theatre and Dance
Apr 21, 2015

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to announce that Kevin Warner will be joining Appalachian State University as the Chair of the...

Appalachian State University was named a finalist in this year’s Race to Zero competition. Pictured at an awards ceremony are Tom Kenney, left, director of the Housing Innovation Research Lab, Appalachian graduate students Brad Painting, Lena Burkett and Chase Ambler, and Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. (Photo submitted)

Race to Zero Team Named a Finalist in National Competition
Apr 21, 2015

Appalachian State University's Race to Zero team was named one of five finalists in the national Race to Zero competition held April 18-20. A...

A five-member team from Appalachian State University’s ROTC program won the 1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup IV Cup at the annual Mountain Man Memorial March held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Team members are Jacob Lay, left, McCarthy Shelton, Dylan Coveney, William Hintz and John Simpson. (Photo submitted)

ROTC Cadet Team Wins 8th Annual Mountain Man March
Apr 21, 2015

Cadets and officers from Appalachian State University's ROTC program participated in this year's Mountain Man Memorial March held April 11 in...

The Smith Gallery Presents: PROM? The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015
Mar 31, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents PROM? the BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015. The exhibition is on...

ASU ROTC Cadets Active in Community Service in Recent Weeks
Mar 13, 2015

Appalachian State University's ROTC Cadets are active in community service events throughout the year, in addition to maintaining academic...

Smith Gallery Presents: Net Works: Jodi and the Early Days of Internet and Game Mods, A lecture by Cary Levine
Feb 11, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents a lecture on contemporary art by Dr. Cary Levine on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM...

Changes within the College of Fine and Applied Arts present new opportunities for faculty and students
Feb 6, 2015

In response to trends in education and professional industries and student and faculty needs, The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to...

Campus and Local Community Assistance Sought for 24-Hour Play Festival

Campus and Local Community Assistance Sought for 24-Hour Play Festival
Jan 27, 2015

Are you interested in helping Appalachian State University students write, rehearse and perform a play in 24 hours? Five campus clubs are...

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Momentum Dance Showcase January 23 and 24
Jan 22, 2015

Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Momentum Dance Showcase Jan. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the...