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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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Dr. Janice Pope named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Mar 14, 2019

After serving in an interim role for nine months, Dr. Janice Pope has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of...

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An interview with Heike Salzer: German guest artist shares about her career and experience working with Appalachian dance students
Mar 13, 2019

Performer, choreographer, lecturer and researcher Heike Salzer is world renowned, especially for her work in the art of screendance. Hailing from...

Art students perform in "Civil Presence"

Exhibition brings students and community together to explore rituals of citizenship
Mar 13, 2019

Stacey L. Kirby, a Durham-based artist, recently created “The Department of Civil Presence” exhibit at Appalachian State University. This site-...

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Appalachian’s student media honored with international, national and state awards
Mar 12, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication is home to a variety of media organizations designed to provide current students with...

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Appalachian freshman fulfils dream of auditioning for a Broadway show
Mar 11, 2019

Appalachian State University freshman Karolyn Martin recently had the opportunity to audition for the Broadway Musical “Chicago” while...

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Appalachian State University student brings home top honors in annual furniture design competition
Mar 11, 2019

Industrial design senior John Lalevee has been named the winner of the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library's 2019 design competition for his "...

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Department of Theatre and Dance hosts Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 20–24
Mar 7, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes the first days of spring with its annual Spring Appalachian Dance...

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LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Mar 7, 2019

After the successful completion of an off-the-shelf tiny home for nonprofit LIFE Village Inc.

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IDEXlab Teams Named Finalists for 2019 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge
Mar 4, 2019

On February 27, two teams of IDEXlab students from Appalachian State University were selected as...

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Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus
Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State...