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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...

Arianna Bennett

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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App State Industrial Design Student, Austin Liebgott, Wins 2nd Place at the IHA Student Design Competition
Apr 19, 2023

The International Housewares Association created its student design competition 30 years ago to "invigorate the housewares industry with the...

App State GCM Wins National Award

App State GCM Students Receive 1st Place for the Phoenix Challenge College 2023- Overall Excellence
Apr 17, 2023

The Phoenix Challenge College (PCC) is a national competition that starts with a year-long problem-solving project with participation from over...

As You Like It

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with "As You Like It" Theatre & Dance Production Runs April 26-30 at Appalachian
Apr 13, 2023

BOONE, NCThe Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University is celebrating the week of...

Kennedy Center Awards The Moors

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival honors App State Theatre & Dance
Apr 11, 2023

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival announced their national awards and Appalachian State's very own Theatre and Dance...

NC Gravity Games

App State faculty and staff volunteer with the North Carolina Gravity Games
Apr 11, 2023

Faculty and staff members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine and Applied Arts will bring...

The Hundred Dresses 2023

Appalachian Young People's Theatre Performs "The Hundred Dresses" April 14-16
Apr 2, 2023

BOONE, NC – Now in their 51st season, the Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) is a dynamic component of the Department of Theatre and Dance...

Matt Scott Climate Solutions

Matt Scott with Project Drawdown at Plemmons Student Union, April 4 at 5 pm
Mar 22, 2023

Speaker Matt Scott will share his inspiring work at Project Drawdown elevating and amplifying stories of diverse, everyday people who embody...

Diye African and Drum Ensemble

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble, March 29 – April 2
Mar 20, 2023

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 29 – April 2, 2023
Eight New Works Showcase Student and Faculty...

App State's Pershing Rifles Company M-4 Cadets Awarded First Place in National Competition
Mar 17, 2023

Appalachian State University's very own Pershing Rifles Company M-4 attended the National Society of Pershing Rifles' National Conference and...

A Fable For Now

Theatre and Dance Producing “A Fable for Now” at Appalachian
Feb 20, 2023

BOONE, NC – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce their production of the English language world...