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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...

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Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026

As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to telling meaningful stories.

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100 Strong Productions Film Festival – App State Electronic Media /Broadcasting Student Representation
Apr 23, 2026

Two Appalachian State University filmmakers are preparing to see their work reach a wider audience this spring, as their documentary shorts have been selected for the 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, taking...

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Young alumni award winner credits Appalachian for success
Oct 26, 2018

Dr. David English ’04 ’06 has amassed a long list of achievements throughout his relatively short career. Most recently, the Appalachian State...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson visits AppTV's 'Religion in Life' to talk morality, politics and faith
Oct 25, 2018

During a visit to Appalachian State University on Oct. 18, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. sat down for an interview with Dr.

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Appalachian student wins prestigious furniture industry award
Oct 23, 2018

Appalachian State University senior Ryan Decker, an industrial design major from Hendersonville, has won a Pinnacle Award, the furniture design...

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Author Earl Swift visits Appalachian’s campus Nov. 13
Oct 18, 2018

“Chesapeake Requiem” author and journalist Earl Swift will visit Appalachian State University’s campus on Nov. 13 to share his experience writing...

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Appalachian professor Dr. Nina-Jo Moore wins prestigious award
Oct 16, 2018

Dr. Nina-Jo Moore, assistant chair in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, was awarded the 2018 Betty Jo Welch Award...

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David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

David English ’04 ’06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, “Appalachian …...

AppSpeaks presents "Spoken Traditions of Appalachia" on Oct. 16
Oct 11, 2018

On Tuesday Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., AppSpeaks will host the first annual "Spoken Traditions of Appalachia" at HOW Space. AppSpeaks, a student group...

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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'The Wolves' Oct. 26–30 and Nov. 1–3
Oct 10, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe Oct. 26–30 and Nov. 1–3 in the I.G....

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Indian dancer Jayachandran Palazhy offers mini-residency at Appalachian
Oct 10, 2018

Jayachandran Palazhy, Indian dancer and founding artistic director of the Attakkalari Centre for MovementArts in Bangalore, India, will travel to...

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Appalachian faculty member Rob Lee wins university honor society award
Oct 9, 2018

Appalachian State University faculty member Rev. Rob Lee ‘15 was honored by the university’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate...