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Michael Rakowitz

Appalachian State University's Department of Art hosts Michael Rakowitz on April 23-25, 2024
Apr 16, 2024

Boone, NC – Appalachian State University is thrilled to announce a captivating public lecture by the world-renowned artist, scholar, and activist Michael Rakowitz on April 23, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the I.G. Greer Auditorium.

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Winnie the Pooh: A Timeless Favorite Brought to Life for Today's Young Audiences
Apr 2, 2024

The Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) proudly presents "Winnie the Pooh," based on the 1926 book by A.A. Milne, directed and adapted for the stage by Theatre and Dance Professor Gordon Hensley.

John Lalevee

Furniture design student puts knowledge to practice with Appalachian’s Solar Vehicle Team
May 23, 2018

During the 2017–18 year, industrial design student John Lalevee had the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream by designing the body of...

Ally Mangini

Appalachian student awarded honorable mention in international lighting design competition
May 21, 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, an Appalachian State University student has brought home honors in the annual SOURCE awards competition, hosted...

Willa Finck

Documentary by Appalachian faculty receives recognition in three juried film festivals
May 11, 2018

A documentary short film directed by Chip Williams and Anne Ward, two faculty members in Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and...

Aurora Figueroa-Benetti

Independent study with local farmer leads Appalachian student to cultivate a “new” fruit tree
May 10, 2018

Aurora Figueroa-Benetti’s passion for sustainable agriculture led her to Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of...

Dani Iris

Appalachian student awarded $15,000 Windgate Fellowship
May 9, 2018

By Mary Anne Savage

Appalachian State University studio art major Dani Iris was recently awarded a $15,000 Windgate Fellowship, one of...

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Tesla and Palmetto recruit ‘successful leaders’ in sustainability at Appalachian
May 9, 2018

We need leaders and we need them now,” a representative from Tesla Inc. told students at Appalachian State University. At a recruitment event...

Ariel Green

Ariel Green, winner of the 2018-19 Frances Holland Black scholarship
May 3, 2018

Ariel Green, a senior from Durham, N.C. who is majoring in Studio Art at Appalachian State University, has been named the winner of the 2018-19...

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Local group working on prototype boat for electric pontoon design [Morganton News Herald]
May 1, 2018

Christian Williams has a lifelong love for Lake James and its wildlife.

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Appalachian’s Department of Communication hosts Spring Forward 2018, a student networking event
Apr 30, 2018

By Mary Anne Savage

Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication held its fourth annual Spring Forward networking event in...

Bridging the divide: Cissie Graham Lynch speaks to ASU students about faith, friendship despite disagreement [Watauga Democrat]
Apr 25, 2018

On the political spectrum, Appalachian State University Professor Joyce Wise Dodd and her former student Cissie Graham Lynch couldn’t be more...