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.
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...
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...
DeHart Selected as Chair of Department of CommunicationFollowing a national search Dr. Jean DeHart was selected to fill the role of chair of the Department of Communication. Dr. DeHart served as interim chair following Dr. Janice Pope, who returned to the
Jan 12, 2015
Following a national search Dr. Jean DeHart was selected to fill the role of chair of the Department of Communication. Dr. DeHart served as...
McCorkindale Selected as PRSSA National Faculty Adviser
Jan 5, 2015
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as...
Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program Spring Registration Open
Dec 8, 2014
Winter is a great time to be indoors learning a new craft or advancing your skills in a long loved craft. Spring classes begin in late January,...
The Smith Gallery Presents: BFA Senior Studio Exhibition
Dec 8, 2014
The Smith Gallery presents APEX, the BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Fall 2014. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 12 and includes work by...
Engineering Internship at NCCET Helps High School Students Change a 6-year-old's Life
Dec 5, 2014
A high school internship at the N.C. Center for Engineering and Technology (NCCET) in Lenoir has helped a 6-year-old gain a hand.
A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem Proves Winner at Design Competition
Dec 5, 2014
Personal experience, creativity and the ability to simplify a complex problem have resulted in an award-winning project for two Appalachian State...
EPA P3 Grant Helps Researchers at Appalachian Explore Affordable Alternative Energy Options
Nov 26, 2014
Making a living as the owner of a small farm can be a hit or miss proposition. Farm owners must battle the weather, pests and rising energy costs...
Award Winning Furniture Design Grew from a Grandfather's Encouragement
Oct 29, 2014
Rebecca Goddard's award-winning furniture design is as much a tribute to her late grandfather as it is an acknowledgment of her talents.