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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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Appalachian State University’s Speech and Debate Team Wraps Up a Successful Year
May 22, 2023

The Appalachian State University Speech and Debate Team ended their year with a string of successes, including most recently, a second place...

ROTC Spring 2023 Commissioning

R.O.T.C. - Serve and Lead Well
May 16, 2023

The Appalachian State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps held its Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday 13 May at Valborg Theatre. Fifteen...

Mandy Bass wins Erik Johnson Award

Appalachian State Sculpture Art Club Receives National School Spirit Award at the NCCCAIP
May 10, 2023

The newly formed Appalachian State University Sculpture Club, led by student, Mandy Bass, is the quintessential representation of the College of...

Eleven Finalists Named for the App State Student Teacher of the Year, Including Isabel Kaczmarek from Theatre & Dance
May 8, 2023

Isabel Kaczmarek, originally from Cary, North Carolina, is completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre education in May 2023. “I have...

AppTV BEA Award 2023

Department of Communication Receives Multiple Awards at Broadcast Education Association National Conference
Apr 26, 2023

The Department of Communication faculty and students were recognized with awards at the Broadcast Education Association's (BEA)...

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Department of Art - Painting and Drawing Area Present Student Exhibition, The Portrait Show
Apr 24, 2023

The Appalachian State University Painting and Drawing Area in the Department of Art is delighted to present a group exhibition of students' work...

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App State Industrial Design Student, Austin Liebgott, Wins 2nd Place at the IHA Student Design Competition
Apr 19, 2023

The International Housewares Association created its student design competition 30 years ago to "invigorate the housewares industry with the...

App State GCM Wins National Award

App State GCM Students Receive 1st Place for the Phoenix Challenge College 2023- Overall Excellence
Apr 17, 2023

The Phoenix Challenge College (PCC) is a national competition that starts with a year-long problem-solving project with participation from over...

As You Like It

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with "As You Like It" Theatre & Dance Production Runs April 26-30 at Appalachian
Apr 13, 2023

BOONE, NC – The Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University is celebrating the week of...

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Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival honors App State Theatre & Dance
Apr 11, 2023

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival announced their national awards and Appalachian State's very own Theatre and Dance...