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Bridging Communities and Climate Literacy: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Twange Kasoma
Nov 10, 2026

Dr. Twange Kasoma serves as an Associate Professor of Digital Journalism in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, where she joined the faculty in August 2024. Originally from Zambia, Dr. Kasoma brings a rich international perspective to her teaching and scholarship....

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App State ROTC Alumnus Ed Reeder Inducted into National ROTC Hall of Fame
Nov 9, 2026

This past weekend, Major General (Retired) Ed Reader served as an Honorary Captain of the App Football Team. He had been a player and an App State Cadet himself. In October, Army Cadet Command inducted him into the ROTC Hall of Fame.

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WASU Alumni Return for Homecoming Tradition
Nov 2, 2026

For two days during Appalachian State University Homecoming week, the voices of WASU's past returned to the airwaves, sharing memories, music and decades of broadcasting experience with the station's current generation of student broadcasters.

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Looking Glass Gallery presents “Unrequited Contemplation”
May 10, 2016

The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Unrequited Contemplation,” an...

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Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 10, 2016

BOONE—The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the...

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Appalachian alumnus David Furr nominated for Tony Award
May 9, 2016

David Furr, a 1994 graduate of Appalachian State University, is a 2016 Tony Award nominee for his performance in “Noises Off,” a...

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Registration is open for summer Craft Enrichment classes
May 9, 2016

Registration is open for the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University. The program offers a variety of...

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University PRSSA receives Pacesetter Recognition for work with the Western Youth Network
May 5, 2016

Boone—Last month, the Appalachian State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) teamed up with the Western Youth Network...

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Students share the stage with dozens of statewide theatres in collaborative “Shakespeare Marathon: 38 Plays in Five Days”
May 3, 2016

Twenty current students and recent graduates of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University participated in two different...

Solar Vehicle Team learns, grows from experiences [The Appalachian]
May 2, 2016

The Solar Vehicle Team had a disappointing showing at the national competition in Austin, Texas last year. They worked hard to complete in six...

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Industrial design student's blog, Dikore, on the rise [The Appalachian]
Apr 29, 2016

An industrial design student at Appalachian State University has made her own furniture design blog with the help and support from her professors...

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Mountaineer Battalion supports the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March
Apr 27, 2016

Gatlinburg, TN—Teams of Appalachian ROTC cadets participated in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March to honor the nation’s...

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Cuban professors visit Appalachian State University for sustainability tour
Apr 25, 2016

Professors from Universidad de la Habana visited Appalachian State University recently to learn about Appalachian’s sustainable technology...