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Summer Dance Series Returns to App State! Free Dance Classes throughout June
Apr 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the return of its popular Summer Dance Series (SDS) of free community classes, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. during June in the department’s Varsity Gym dance studios....

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Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...

Furniture design students in the Department of Applied Design won first place in an international competition

Furniture Design Students Win International Woodworking Fair’s Student Competition
Sep 16, 2022

Furniture design students in the Department of Applied Design won first place in two categories at the International Woodworking Fair's Design...

Dr. Janice Pope from the Department of Communication moderated the Women Trailblazers at App State panel discussion

Women Trailblazers Honored by App State During Founders Day
Sep 14, 2022

The Department of Communication was well-represented during the Women Trailblazers at App State panel discussion on Sept. 6.

Dean Shannon Campbell speaking at the State of the College address

The State of the College is Strong
Sep 12, 2022

On August 19, 2022, Dean Shannon Campbell led the inaugural State of the College Address at the Valborg Theatre. During the address, Dr. Campbell...

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge

App State solar vehicle team takes 2nd place in 2022 American Solar Challenge
Sep 12, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's student-run solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, overcame several obstacles in the 2022 American...

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season

Theatre and Dance Announces Shows for Fall 2022 Season
Sep 8, 2022

Mountains of Talent On Display at Appalachian Theatre and Dance Provides a Peak Experience While Reaching New Heights During Fall 2022 Season...
Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on issues involving hate.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Rural Journalists Reporting on Hate
Sep 6, 2022

Gregory Perreault from Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication publishes research on how rural news sources report on...

Emma Kostick's winning poster design features a hand writing on a piece of paper

App Student Wins Poster Design Contest
Sep 6, 2022

Appalachian State senior Emma Kostick won a poster design competition through the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Kostick's poster...

Interior Design Students created stunning concepts for the new Hickory campus

Interior Design Students Submit Designs for New Hickory Campus
Sep 2, 2022

Interior design students from INT 2110 submitted their design ideas for the new Appalachian State Hickory campus, which were reviewed by key...

App State professor Jeana Klein accepts her awards from Chancellor Sheri Everts

Two Art Professors Win Board of Governors Awards
Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, Chair of the Department of Art, and Jeana Klein, Assistant Chair of the Department of Art, both received the Board of...

Abbey Metcalf (middle) rides a camel in the Sahara Desert while in Morocco

App Student Takes a Trip to Morocco on her Way to Becoming an Intelligence Officer
Aug 31, 2022

App State sophomore Abbey Metcalf decided to strengthen her linguistic ability by taking an eight-week trip to Morocco over the summer.

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