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Childen's Play, “Tomato Plant Girl,” Announced for April 24 – 26
Apr 13, 2026

by Keith Martin

Family-Friendly Play Performed by Appalachian Young People’s Theatre 

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Designing Community Impact: App State Applied Design Students Help Transform the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center
Apr 13, 2026

Visitors to the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center are experiencing something entirely new. Thanks to two major remodeling projects completed in 2025, the Center now features a dramatically renovated gallery and a fully realized Geology Information Station, both designed by students from...

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Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve
Apr 10, 2026

Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students, staff, and community members who share a commitment to protecting one of our most cherished natural spaces.

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....
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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...
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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...

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Spring 2022 Commencement: College of Fine and Applied Arts Mace Bearer, Dr. Christof den Biggelaar
Apr 29, 2022

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to honor Dr. Christof den Biggelaar as the mace bearer for its Spring 2022 Commencement on Friday...

Ode to Appalachia: An ASU Student Led Dining Experience Partnership with The Beacon Butcher Bar on April 25-26
Apr 22, 2022

An art class of 16 App State students has been working alongside The Beacon Butcher Bar to celebrate Appalachia and the Boone community by...