Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 17, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, equipped with degrees that empower them to better their lives, North Carolina communities and the world...
Faculty at App State and Ghanaian university explore sustainable solutions for rural communities
May 14, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — For several years, faculty at Appalachian State University and the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, Ghana, have collaborated on applied research and training to foster sustainable development in rural communities.
App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024
Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these Mountaineers for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members. The event, held April 25, took place in the Grandview...
Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with day of high school workshops
Feb 13, 2019
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a day of theatre workshops for high school students on Saturday, Feb....
An interview with Dr. Kin-Yan Szeto: “Eurydice” director on how her research informs work
Feb 12, 2019
With a bachelor’s degree in English from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, master’s degrees in theatre and drama studies and film studies and...
Appalachian art professor creates classroom space using a bus with solar panels
Feb 8, 2019
Creativity and sustainability – at Appalachian State University, these two values often go hand-in-hand. As the founder of after-school art...
Appalachian Theatre and Dance debuts spring season with “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl
Feb 7, 2019
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2019 spring season with the mainstage performance, “Eurydice” by Sarah...
Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar
Feb 6, 2019
During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjanaharibe-...
Appalachian’s interior design program ranked by top design publication
Feb 5, 2019
Appalachian State University’s interior design program in the Department of Applied Design has been ranked as a DesignIntelligence 2018 “Top 25...
Appalachian alumnus puts theatre degree to work in Big Apple
Feb 4, 2019
Dylan Brown, a 2017 Theater Performance graduate from Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, has completed more than 50...
Professor participates, lives in Active Living Residential Learning Community
Feb 1, 2019
A unique living arrangement, facilitated by Appalachian State University’s Housing Division, is providing both students and faculty the...
Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone
Jan 31, 2019
In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety...
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2019 season
Jan 30, 2019
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present four productions as part of their spring 2019 season. Additional...