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Alumna Hollie Moore Earns Multiple State Journalism Honors from the SC Press Association
Mar 13, 2026

App State alumna Hollie Moore '23 (Journalism and Public Relations) has been recognized with a series of top awards from the South Carolina Press Association, highlighting her rising impact in business and in‑depth reporting.

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App State Alumnus, Mark Levi '91, Establishes Endowment to Support Theatre Students
Mar 12, 2026

Mark Levi ’91, a graduate of Appalachian State University’s Theatre program, has established an endowment to support students pursuing careers in theatre design and technology. The fund will provide two annual scholarships through the Frank C. Mohler Endowed Technical Theatre Scholarship, named...

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Interdisciplinary collaboration between departments enriches learning experience
Apr 2, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance recently collaborated with the university’s Athletic Training program in the...

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Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

Students rehearse "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Appalachian's Theatre and Dance celebrates its history with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 10–14
Mar 27, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre with a...

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Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year....

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Appalachian chapter of Alpha Psi Omega presents “The Chemistry of Change” by Marlane Meyer April 4 – 6
Mar 26, 2019

Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the student-led theatre honor society associated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University...

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Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
Mar 21, 2019

During summer 2018, a group of Appalachian State University students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu down to the gateway of the...

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Appalachian Musical Theatre Club presents “Miscast,” where expectations are thrown out the window
Mar 20, 2019

The Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (AMTC), a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State...

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Two Appalachian undergraduates receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Mar 19, 2019

Two Appalachian State University seniors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International...

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GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
Mar 19, 2019

Taylor Coggins ’12 attributes much of her career success to the guidance and help she has received from Appalachian State

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Artist Mel Chin to speak at Appalachian on April 2
Mar 14, 2019

Appalachian State University welcomes conceptual artist Mel Chin on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk in the Parkway Ballroom at Plemmons...