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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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App State faculty and staff volunteer with the North Carolina Gravity Games
Apr 11, 2023

Faculty and staff members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine and Applied Arts will bring...

The Hundred Dresses 2023

Appalachian Young People's Theatre Performs "The Hundred Dresses" April 14-16
Apr 2, 2023

BOONE, NC – Now in their 51st season, the Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) is a dynamic component of the Department of Theatre and Dance...

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Matt Scott with Project Drawdown at Plemmons Student Union, April 4 at 5 pm
Mar 22, 2023

Speaker Matt Scott will share his inspiring work at Project Drawdown elevating and amplifying stories of diverse, everyday people who embody...

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Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble, March 29 – April 2
Mar 20, 2023

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 29 – April 2, 2023
Eight New Works Showcase Student and Faculty...

App State's Pershing Rifles Company M-4 Cadets Awarded First Place in National Competition
Mar 17, 2023

Appalachian State University's very own Pershing Rifles Company M-4 attended the National Society of Pershing Rifles' National Conference and...

A Fable For Now

Theatre and Dance Producing “A Fable for Now” at Appalachian
Feb 20, 2023

BOONE, NC – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce their production of the English language world...

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Department of Communication Faculty and Students Earn Prominent Awards at the BEA Festival of Media Arts
Feb 20, 2023

Appalachian State University's Department of Communication faculty and students earned three prominent awards from The Broadcast Education...

Boone Docs Film Festival

Boone Docs Film Festival, A Collaboration between App State and App Theatre, returns February 25 from 2 pm - 5 pm
Feb 16, 2023

The Department of Communication, one of seven departments in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is a proud sponsor of the Boone Docs Film...

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SBA Trip to Las Vegas for the NAHB Convention and International Builders' Show
Feb 14, 2023

The Student Builder's Association club was able to fundraise money to send some of its members to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB...

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Theatre and Dance Announces the Spring 2023 Season: New Works and Regional Premieres Highlight Current Semester
Feb 9, 2023

BOONE, NC – Fresh off their recent performance at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, the Appalachian State University...