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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.

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Dr. Mira Waits has published "Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British Colonial Prison in India"
Sep 1, 2026

Dr. Mira Rai Waits, Associate Professor of Art History, has published the book Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British...

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Dr. Lynn Gibbard Returns from Fulbright Appointment in Vorarlberg, Austria
Aug 28, 2026

Dr. Lynn Gibbard, Professor of Communication Studies in App State's Department of Communication, spent the 2025 - 2026 academic year in Austria...

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Theatre and Dance Faculty and Students Explore the Art of Noh in Japan
Aug 24, 2026

The Department of Theatre and Dance recently completed a three‑week study abroad program in Tokyo titled “The Music, Drama, and Performance of...

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Appalachian State’s Travis Donovan Completes 2026 Digital Stone Project & International Artist Residency
Aug 12, 2026

The Appalachian State University Department of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor and Sculpture Coordinator Travis Donovan has...

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Dr. Paulette Marty (Theatre and Dance) Published in the Journal of Consent-Based Performance
Aug 10, 2026

Dr. Paulette Marty, Professor of Theatre Arts in the Department of Theatre and Dance, has just had her work published in the Summer 2026 issue of...

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App State Grad Kendall Johnson Elevates NHL Fan Experience Through Cutting-Edge SportsMEDIA Technology
Jul 31, 2026

Kendall Johnson (‘25), a recent graduate of the Electronic Media/Broadcasting program, is already making her mark on some of the biggest stages...