Theatre and Dance Explores 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 Noh.” Led by Assistant Professor of Acting and Stage Movement Elizabeth Parks, the immersive experience introduced students to one of Japan’s oldest and...
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 recently returned from Gramolazzo, Italy, after completing the 2026 Digital Stone Project (DSP) Residency. This marks Donovan’s second time participating...
App State interior design senior wins third place in 2020 PAVE Competition
Feb 12, 2021
By Morgan Lampman
App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021
For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today...
‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021
Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a...
College Honors Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient During Fall 2020 Commencement
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Grad Student Draws on Love of Outdoors to Pursue Advanced Degree
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Graduate student Sam Lee said although he was sad not to visit family, there was an upside to skipping his...
Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments,...
More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of...
App State Furniture Design Student Receives International Award for Japanese-Inspired Tea Cabinet
Sep 28, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Oolong. Black. Matcha. White.
App State furniture design program awarded $12K grant to support student scholarships
Sep 24, 2020
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $12,000 in grant funding to...