Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026
We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.
As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.
Appalachian State University Celebrates 20 Years of Industrial Design
Mar 12, 2026
Anniversary event highlights alumni success, student innovation and the future of design
Appalachian State Department of Theatre and Dance Announces the Premiere of Eight Original Dance Works from March 25-29, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
"Celebrating the creative expression of dance."
by Keith Martin
Patrick Dougherty Makes a Pilgrimage to Appalachian State University on Thursday, April 16th
Mar 1, 2026
Boone, NC - World-renowned artist Patrick Dougherty will visit Appalachian State University on Thursday, April 16, 2026 to present a public talk...
Appalachian State University Artist Alissa Goble Selected for Four Major Exhibitions Including International Debut
Mar 1, 2026
BOONE, NC — Appalachian State University student Alissa Goble (Studio Art BFA Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design) has been selected for four...
Honors Student, Teagan Jones, Explores Fiber Arts as a Pathway to Environmental Activism
Feb 18, 2026
Appalachian State University senior Teagan Jones has always found inspiration in the natural world. As an Honors College student majoring in...
App State’s Sheryl Oring Brings "Spirit of Independence" to National Stage for America’s 250th
Feb 16, 2026
Appalachian State Department Chair Sheryl Oring is the creator of a new project that marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of...
The Inaugural Emerging Filmmakers Showcase To Be Screened on February 24
Feb 11, 2026
Nine films from Appalachian State Students to be screened at Greenbriar Theater on Feb. 24
App State Theatre & Dance Opens ’oh to be pure again' on Feb. 25 Playwright Kira Rockwell in Boone Courtesy of Visiting Writers Series
Feb 11, 2026
“Finding the courage to defy expectations.”
by: Keith Martin
Studio Art BFA, Alissa Goble, Selected for Her First International Exhibition in Munich, Germany
Feb 6, 2026
Appalachian State University student Alissa Goble (Studio Art BFA Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design) has reached a significant career milestone,...