The College of Fine and Applied Arts is excited to announce that Hannah Bennett has joined the college as the new Director of Development, starting her role on October 9. Hannah has been an integral part of the Advancement Division at Appalachian State University since 2023, where she served as the Leadership Annual Gifts Officer for the Hayes School of Music and Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. Her outstanding ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and enhance leadership annual gifts programs has already made a significant impact. Before this, she excelled as the Administrative and Development Specialist for Arts Engagement.
An Appalachian State alumna, Hannah graduated magna cum laude in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociocultural Anthropology, minoring in Sustainable Development and Experiential, Integrative Learning. Her background and dedication to our university's values suit her to advancing the College of Fine and Applied Art's development efforts.
Acting Dean James Douthit shares his enthusiasm, stating, "I am excited to welcome Hannah to this new role. The College of Fine and Applied Arts has many opportunities for a development officer. I look forward to introducing Hannah to our departmental leadership and fostering connections between Hannah and our chairs. Having worked with Hannah in the Hayes School of Music, I am confident she will provide the same meaningful connections and relationships that link our generous benefactors with the opportunities to support the exciting and engaging work ongoing in the College of Fine and Applied Arts."
Hannah is eager to embrace this new chapter, saying, "I'm thrilled to join the College of Fine & Applied Arts and look forward to connecting and reconnecting stakeholders and alumni to areas of passion while creating opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. As an Appalachian alumna, I look forward to serving the university in this capacity, and collaborating with the Dean's Office on fundraising initiatives."
The College of Fine & Applied Arts is committed to excellence, advocacy, innovation, and inclusion and honors the diverse lived experiences of our award-winning faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners; dedicated to supporting a wide range of interests and methodologies. The student-first, transdisciplinary approach and a belief in experiential learning help the College foster an interconnected network of scholars and practitioners devoted to tackling the critical issues that define the mission. We actively engage with local communities meaningfully. Hannah will play a key role in furthering this mission.
About the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Appalachian State University's College of Fine and Applied Arts is a dynamic and innovative group of seven academic departments, bringing together a variety of perspectives, experiences, and real-world education to provide unique opportunities for student success. The college has more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate majors. Its departments are Applied Design, Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, and Theatre and Dance. Learn more at https://cfaa.appstate.edu
About Appalachian State University
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,570 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio, and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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