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Marianne Adams retirement

Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026

We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.

As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.

Richard Prisco 2026

Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026

Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedication and vision. Richard has been essential in shaping curriculum and fostering global industry connections. He has led projects with Groovy Stuff...

Homecoming 2016 Party Pack

Graphic arts and imaging technology student wins national design award
Oct 27, 2016

Morgan Batley of Mooresville, North Carolina, has been awarded first place in the 2016 Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)...

Student rehearse scenes from "Love and Information"

All you need is love…and information! Theatre and Dance presents “Love and Information” Nov. 2–6 and 8–16
Oct 25, 2016

By Nancye Edwards, Danielle Kearns, Lauren Pavlacka and Julia Ridenhour

The earnest faith of a storyteller [OUPblog]
Oct 24, 2016

Professor of Theatre Arts Kin-Yan Szeto blogs about Director Ang Lee's new movie "Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk" for Oxford...

St. Matthews Chapel in Todd, NC

Senior communication majors document St. Matthews preservation efforts in Todd [Watauga Democrat]
Oct 17, 2016

Journalism seniors Justin Hicks and Angela Gazzillo explore the history behind St. Matthews Chapel and the ongoing preservation efforts by...

Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan

Sustainable Food Week kicks off with National Food Day October 24
Oct 14, 2016

Appalachian State University, in partnership with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, will present Sustainable Food Week Oct. 24-29. The campus...

"Just Girl Things" on display at Looking Glass

‘Softly Pointed’ exhibit on view at Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery through Oct. 14
Oct 11, 2016

The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union is presenting “Softly Pointed,” an...

Orbit electric moped

The Future People introduce a fully enclosed electric moped at the Cooper Hewitt [designboom]
Oct 4, 2016

The future people have introduced their latest vehicle, ORBIT, at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum as part of an exhibition of...

"Advance" artwork by April Flanders

Art professor explores impact of globalization on invasive species in international exhibit
Oct 3, 2016

April Flanders, associate professor of art, recently returned from the Douro region of Portugal where she installed her piece “Advance” as part...

Jonathan Dineen

Industrial Design alum to compete on new show
Sep 30, 2016

Industrial design alum Jonathan Dineen will compete against 10 other finalists to design golf's next cutting-edge driver on Wilson Golf's new...