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Twange Kasoma Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News
Feb 3, 2026

BOONE, NC — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Dr. Twange Kasoma, associate professor of digital journalism in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University as one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of...

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Interior Design Senior, Emmy Saltzman, Named Top-Three Finalist in 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition
Jan 30, 2026

Appalachian State University Interior Design senior Emmy Saltzman has been named a top-three finalist in the 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition, a global contest that drew more than 160 submissions.

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Appalachian communication students offered jobs after attending national talent event
Feb 15, 2019

Two students in Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication have obtained work thanks to a trip to a national networking event...

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Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with day of high school workshops
Feb 13, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a day of theatre workshops for high school students on Saturday, Feb....

Dr. Kin-Yan Szeto

An interview with Dr. Kin-Yan Szeto: “Eurydice” director on how her research informs work
Feb 12, 2019

With a bachelor’s degree in English from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, master’s degrees in theatre and drama studies and film studies and...

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Appalachian art professor creates classroom space using a bus with solar panels
Feb 8, 2019

Creativity and sustainability – at Appalachian State University, these two values often go hand-in-hand. As the founder of after-school art...

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Appalachian Theatre and Dance debuts spring season with “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl
Feb 7, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2019 spring season with the mainstage performance, “Eurydice” by Sarah...

Patrick Ross in Madagascar

Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar
Feb 6, 2019

During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjanaharibe-...

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Appalachian’s interior design program ranked by top design publication
Feb 5, 2019

Appalachian State University’s interior design program in the Department of Applied Design has been ranked as a DesignIntelligence 2018 “Top 25...

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Appalachian alumnus puts theatre degree to work in Big Apple
Feb 4, 2019

Dylan Brown, a 2017 Theater Performance graduate from Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, has completed more than 50...

Dr. Thomas Mueller

Professor participates, lives in Active Living Residential Learning Community
Feb 1, 2019

A unique living arrangement, facilitated by Appalachian State University’s Housing Division, is providing both students and faculty the...

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Appalachian alumni launch Pubcycle of Boone
Jan 31, 2019

In May 2018, the Town of Boone welcomed an innovative new business, designed to promote sustainable transportation, local nightlife and safety...