Communication

John Park, App State alumnus

App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021

For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today? As a news p...

JoCinda Benjamin

‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021

Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a parent...

Kaiden Smith interviews App State quarterback Zac Thomas

Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda Brasier Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments, finding a wa...

Nina-Jo Moore PhD

College of Fine and Applied Arts Mace Bearer Dr. Nina-Jo Moore Reflects on 34-Year History at Appalachian State University
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda BrasierOver the past 34 years, Dr. Nina-Jo Moore has taught communication studies and worked as an associate dean and assistant department c...

Wayne L. Sumner at WASU console

Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep 22, 2020

Alumnus Wayne Sumner ’75, a 2012 Outstanding Service Award recipient, was on-site lending support and equipment when Appalachian State Universi...

College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff Contributions During 2020 Awards
Sep 18, 2020

Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized its 2020 outstanding faculty and staff at the college’s annual awards p...

AppTV logo

From Hollywood to the High Country — App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels
Sep 1, 2020

Appalachian State University’s new mobile TV studio, which got its start as a Hollywood movie prop, will serve as a learning lab on wheels for Mount...

College Announces New Department Chairs

App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts names trio of department chairs
Aug 27, 2020

The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) at Appalachian State University has welcomed three department chairs: Dr. Jim Toub in t...

Dr. Perreault on Zoom

COM Faculty and Students Achieve Recognition at National Communication Conference
Aug 19, 2020

Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication has received national recognition at the Association for Education in Journalism and...

Staff Sgt. Mary Junell

Top Army writing award fulfills App State student’s 2nd grade prophecy
Aug 11, 2020

Appalachian State University senior and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mary Junell wrote in her second grade journal she wanted to be a writer when she grew up....