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Dr. Mira Waits has published "Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British Colonial Prison in India"
Sep 1, 2026

Dr. Mira Rai Waits, Associate Professor of Art History, has published the book Colonial Carcerality: A Spatial History of the British Colonial Prison in India (Oxford University Press, 2026).

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Dr. Lynn Gibbard Returns from Fulbright Appointment in Vorarlberg, Austria
Aug 28, 2026

Dr. Lynn Gibbard, Professor of Communication Studies in App State's Department of Communication, spent the 2025 - 2026 academic year in Austria completing a Fulbright appointment that blended teaching, research, and deep intercultural exchange. She arrived in Vorarlberg in September with her...

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App State Announces Major Arts Collaboration for Spring 2026: Theatre & Dance and School of Music Join Forces for “Once Upon a Mattress”
Nov 23, 2025

by Keith Martin

BOONE, N.C. – For only the second time since 2014, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre &...

App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Nov 13, 2025

Appalachian State University has received a bold commitment of $300,000 from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors — the first major...

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CAA-Funded Field Trip Transforms Art History Students Through Experiential Learning in NYC
Nov 10, 2025

The fourteen Department of Art students enrolled in Dr. Erin Peters’ ARH 4030 capstone class traveled to New York City for experiential learning...

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The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Premieres Eight Original Works from November 19-23
Nov 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering eight original dance works during the Fall Appalachian...

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Art Student Bobby Carter Wins First Place at National Pinnacle College Media Awards
Oct 31, 2025

Painting & Drawing Student Recognized for Editorial Cartoon Excellence in Prestigious Collegiate Journalism Competition