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Bridging Communities and Climate Literacy: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Twange Kasoma
Nov 10, 2026

Dr. Twange Kasoma serves as an Associate Professor of Digital Journalism in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, where she joined the faculty in August 2024. Originally from Zambia, Dr. Kasoma brings a rich international perspective to her teaching and scholarship....

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App State ROTC Alumnus Ed Reeder Inducted into National ROTC Hall of Fame
Nov 9, 2026

This past weekend, Major General (Retired) Ed Reader served as an Honorary Captain of the App Football Team. He had been a player and an App State Cadet himself. In October, Army Cadet Command inducted him into the ROTC Hall of Fame.

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WASU Alumni Return for Homecoming Tradition
Nov 2, 2026

For two days during Appalachian State University Homecoming week, the voices of WASU's past returned to the airwaves, sharing memories, music and decades of broadcasting experience with the station's current generation of student broadcasters.

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"Roxanne's Rivalry" scholarship fundraiser returns to Appalachian's campus March 4
Feb 16, 2017

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the fundraiser “Roxanne’s Rivalry” in the Valborg Theatre on March 4...

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An Appalachian love affair: Chad and Kelly Seigler ‘97
Feb 14, 2017

Chad and Kelly Seigler didn’t come to Appalachian State University looking for love. Both were driven students interested in exploring the...

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Appalachian's Smith Gallery presents "Fuse Box" Feb. 16-26
Feb 13, 2017

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will present "Fuse Box," a graphic design student exhibition, Feb. 16 through Feb. 26 with a...

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The North Carolina Theatre Conference to honor Appalachian with its College/University Award
Feb 10, 2017

Appalachian State University has received the 2016 College/University Award of the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC), a Greensboro-based...

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Appalachian’s Sustainable Development Department to host author Jeff Biggers Feb. 17
Feb 9, 2017

The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University welcomes noted author, performer and educator Jeff...

Appalachian alumnus and professor gives back through student scholarships
Feb 8, 2017

Theatre Professor Gordon Hensley ’97 has always been drawn to Appalachian State University. First as a theatre education student, and now as a...