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App State STBE students bring light and connectivity to remote high altitude areas of Peru
Sep 2, 2026

In July 2026, a team of students and faculty from Appalachian State University’s Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment traveled to the high-altitude Cusco region of Peru.

Lola Panco photo from The Dedalus Foundation

Assistant Professor Lola Panco Awarded Dedalus Foundation Alumni Grant and Selected for 2027 MASS MoCA Studios Residency
Sep 2, 2026

Assistant Professor Lola Panco, a painter and scholar whose work examines the environmental and emotional impact of social and political upheaval, has been recognized with two significant national honors. Panco received the...

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Appalachian hosts inaugural Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship
Mar 24, 2016

The symposium will be held April 1-2 at Plemmons Student Union and features keynote speaker William Cleveland, director of the Center for...

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New book by Dr. Jennifer Westerman explores environmental justice issues
Mar 23, 2016

Dr. Jennifer Westerman has published “Working on Earth: Class and Environmental Justice” with Dr. Christina Roberts of the University of Nevada-...

The cast of Aladdin

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “Aladdin” April 1–3
Mar 22, 2016

All performances will be held in the I.G. Greer Studio Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and children and $10 for adults.

A student speaking at Panorama 2015

Panorama 2016 is tomorrow!
Mar 21, 2016

Panorama 2016, a night of student-led TED talks,  is tomorrow!  You're invited to come out to the Parkway Ballroom at 7 p.m. for more on:

Ryan Gillespie with his e-bike

Feasibility study tests e-bike market in Boone
Mar 18, 2016

Boone—Ryan Gillespie has big ideas to improve the commuter experience in Boone.

The Food Summit Poster

Appalachian State to host Food Summit on April 2
Mar 16, 2016

Boone—Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to discuss ways to build a more resilient and just local food system at...

Teresa Lee accepts 2016 Sara Spencer award

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre receives national award
Mar 14, 2016

The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre received the 2016 Sara Spencer Child Drama Award during the 67th annual Southeastern Theatre...

Students at the ITEEA conference

Students honored at annual ITEEA Conference
Mar 10, 2016

Congratulations to senior Technology Education majors William Miner and Clay Nelson and Appropriate Technology graduate student Dan Blakeley, who...

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Associate Dean Kern Maass shares more on AppLab
Mar 9, 2016

Dave Blanks spoke with Kern Maass to learn more about the purpose of AppLab and how the campus community can get involved. As the visionary...