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F.A.D.E. 2026
Nov 10, 2026

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering seven original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) at 7 p.m. from November 18 through 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 22 in Valborg Theatre on the university campus.

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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 Reeder 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.

Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on issues involving hate.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Rural Journalists Reporting on Hate
Sep 6, 2022

Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on...

Emma Kostick's winning poster design features a hand writing on a piece of paper

App Student Wins Poster Design Contest
Sep 6, 2022

Appalachian State senior Emma Kostick won a poster design competition through the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Kostick's poster...

Interior Design Students created stunning concepts for the new Hickory campus

Interior Design Students Submit Designs for New Hickory Campus
Sep 2, 2022

Interior design students from INT 2110 submitted their design ideas for the new Appalachian State Hickory campus, which were reviewed by key...

App State professor Jeana Klein accepts her awards from Chancellor Sheri Everts

Two Art Professors Win Board of Governors Awards
Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, Chair of the Department of Art, and Jeana Klein, Assistant Chair of the Department of Art, both received the Board of...

Abbey Metcalf (middle) rides a camel in the Sahara Desert while in Morocco

App Student Takes a Trip to Morocco on her Way to Becoming an Intelligence Officer
Aug 31, 2022

App State sophomore Abbey Metcalf decided to strengthen her linguistic ability by taking an eight-week trip to Morocco over the summer.

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App State professor Michael Rall and Dean Shannon Campbell visited WantedDesign with App State Students

App Students and Faculty involved in the 2022 WantedDesign Schools Workshop
Aug 26, 2022

In May 2022, a group of App State faculty and students traveled to New York to participate in the Design Schools Workshop hosted by WantedDesign....
Cameron Van Dyke sits with his wife and students at their sustainable community

App State professor builds small sustainable community with students
Aug 23, 2022

Over the last four years, App State professor Cameron Van Dyke has embarked on an incredible journey of design and sustainability by creating a...
Armed to Farm at App State hosted a week-long training for 30 participating veteran farmers from the southeastern United States.

Armed to Farm Program Teaches 30 Veterans how to Farm
Aug 17, 2022

From Aug.25-29, the Frontline to Farm program hosted Armed to Farm, a week-long training for 30 participating farmers from the southeastern United...
Noah Cornelius (left) interviews Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 50 Segi.TV Chevrolet Camaro for Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team Racing

App State Student Works Toward his Dream of Becoming a NASCAR Broadcaster
Aug 10, 2022

Electronic Media/Broadcasting major Noah C Cornelius combined multiple opportunities to gain skills needed for a career in motorsports broadcasting...

Video: 90.5 WASU-FM 50th Anniversary
Jun 16, 2022

Watch as many walked the red carpet, enjoyed a fabulous dinner with other alumni and supporters, watched a WASU "through the decades" highlight...