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App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026

For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.

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Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026

After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...

Race to Zero student team

Appalachian's Team Cardinal Approach selected for Race to Zero competition
Mar 14, 2018

By Andrew Windham

On March 6, a team of Appalachian State University students was selected to participate in the Department of Energy’s...

"Hiccup" by Brooke Arrowood

Appalachian State University presents the Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 21-25
Mar 8, 2018

By Anna Rhodes

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will step into spring with its annual performance of the...

Walter Mingledorff

Award-winning student finds inspiration at Appalachian
Mar 6, 2018

Senior industrial design major Walter Mingledorff may have started his collegiate career at Tallahassee Community College but has found a home...

App State students with Beth Leavel

Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
Mar 2, 2018

By Anna Rhodes

On Feb. 23, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at...

2018 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars

STBE's Kevin Gamble named a 2018 Chancellor's Innovation Scholar
Mar 1, 2018

Five Appalachian State University faculty members have been selected to receive the 2018 Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program (AISP) awards....

Covered Bridge Park

Appalachian students design park plan for Tennessee city
Feb 28, 2018

An expression wall, solar panel lighting and an in-ground amphitheater were just a few of the ideas that a group of Appalachian State University...

"Advance"

Art professor's work acquired by the Asheville Museum of Science
Feb 27, 2018

A large-scale print installation by April Flanders, associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, was recently...