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Second Story Media Seniors Step Into Their Futures With Confidence, Creativity, and a Shared Drive to Make an Impact
Apr 1, 2026

Second Story Media was created to empower students to bring bold ideas, sharp instincts, and a willingness to learn by doing. This year’s graduating seniors embody that spirit more than ever.

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“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026

With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Reality

by Molly Wells

GCM students designed and printed an award-winning wine label

App State students design and produce award-winning wine labels — cheers!
Jul 26, 2021

A new family of wines developed by Appalachian State University students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed...

Dr. Jennifer Westerman is the new department chair for Sustainable Development.

Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development Announces New Department Chair Dr. Jennifer Westerman
Jul 5, 2021

The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University is announcing...

Dr. Shannon Campbell is the new dean of the college of Fine and Applied Arts.

Shannon Campbell named Dean of App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Jul 1, 2021

After a national search, Dr. Shannon Campbell has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts...

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App State one of 17 US schools named a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21
Jun 10, 2021

Appalachian State University has been recognized as a top producing institution for Fulbright scholars and students for the 2020–21...

Dr. Sherry Everts at spring 2021 commencement

App State celebrates more than 3,600 Class of 2021 graduates
May 14, 2021

Appalachian State University’s black and gold pride was on full display during its Spring 2021 Commencement. For the first time since...

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Graduate Student Looks For Ways To Help Others Access Clean Water
May 4, 2021

By Amanda Brasier 

A brief moment observing two young Rwandan boys gathering water from a rural pond influenced Tyree Wilmoth’s...