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Community Garden Party Celebrates "Biochar Drawing" at WNC Sculpture Center
Jun 24, 2026

The public is invited to a Garden Party and community celebration on Friday, June 26, from 5–8 pm at WNC Sculpture Center (4612 Patterson School Dr., Lenoir, NC 28645), celebrating Biochar Drawing, a community earthwork by artist Ila Sahai Prouty.

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App State Interior Design Student Earns 2nd Place at National IIDA Design Charette
Jun 23, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Interior Design program is celebrating a major national achievement after rising senior Rose Shandra, President of...

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Celebrating Dr. Gina Grandi: Recipient of the Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor of Theatre Education Award
Jun 10, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce that Dr.

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New Frontiers for App State’s Frontline-to-Farm Initiative
Jun 5, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Frontline-to-Farm program is entering a new phase of growth as interdisciplinary collaborations offer...

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Appalachian State University's Department of Art Hosts Tangible Matters: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Jun 4, 2026

The Department of Art at Appalachian State University brought together four visiting artists for Tangible Matters: Rock, Paper, Scissors, a two-...

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Dr. Laird Christensen in Scotland - Reimagining Adaptive Sustainability Curriculum
May 29, 2026

While traveling to Scotland this Spring to attend the Steps Change toward Sustainability Conference in Perth, Dr. Laird Christensen, Chair of the...

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CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the...

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App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026

For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and...

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Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026

After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn...

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Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026

We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.

As a Dance Studies professor at...