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Department of Art Faculty Shine In Exhibitions, Residencies, Scholarship and Creative Work
Sep 29, 2026

Faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Art continue to expand the university's creative footprint through nationally recognized exhibitions, scholarly presentations, artist residencies and award-winning design work.

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10th Anniversary ‘Race to Build’ offers “beyond the classroom” learning in teamwork, leadership and adaptability
Sep 28, 2026

When Appalachian State University students traveled to Bristol Motor Speedway for Appalachia Service Project's 10th Anniversary Race to Build, they knew they would be stepping into a fast-paced construction competition. What they may not have anticipated was how deeply the experience would...

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App State Interior Design wins 5th place at Fashion Bash 2026
Sep 28, 2026

A team of Appalachian State University interior design students and faculty competed for their first time in the annual Fashion Bash, held in Charlotte on September 17.

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Live from New York, It's Fine and Applied Arts!
Jun 10, 2016

Follow our very own Theatre Professor Keith Martin as he blogs live from the Tony Awards in New York City this weekend. He'll interview nominees...

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Todd Rudicill hired as resident assistant manager at Blackburn-Vannoy Farm
Jun 8, 2016

The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts has named Todd Rudicill as resident assistant...

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Appalachian State kicks off 10th annual Kellar Radio Talent Institute
Jun 2, 2016

More than twenty students and recent graduates came together at the Beasley Media Complex on Appalachian’s campus Tuesday, May 31 to kick off the...

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Student Veteran Spc. Anthony Corso Leads Memorial Day Service at Appalachian State [HC Press]
Jun 1, 2016

At Appalachian State University’s Memorial Day ceremony May 30, retired Spc. Anthony Corso told the story of 31-year-old Army Capt. Clayton...

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Appalachian State offers 10th annual Summer Dance Series
May 26, 2016

The Appalachian State University Summer Dance Series begins May 31 and will run for five weeks, until June 30. This is the 10th year...

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Faculty and students present at EDRA 47 in Raleigh
May 25, 2016

Dr. Hessam Ghamari, Mitzi Cook and Dr. Dave Domermuth, all faculty in the Department of Applied Design at Appalachian State University, presented...

Sustainability Spotlight - Brian Burke
May 25, 2016

Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development Brian Burke first learned about the field of environmental anthropology from a visiting professor...

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Industrial design student secures prestigious Adidas Design Academy apprenticeship
May 20, 2016

Rider Evans, a 2016 industrial design graduate with a minor in apparel design, has bested more than 2,000 students and recent graduates to become...

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Dr. Richard D. Rheingans named chair of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State
May 19, 2016

Dr. Richard D. Rheingans will chair the Appalachian State University Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development beginning July 2016....

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Theatre and Dance partners with Cre8tive Drama to offer summer day camps for children
May 17, 2016

Cre8tive Drama and the Department of Theatre and Dance at the Appalachian State University are partnering to offer a week-long summer Cre8tive...