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Theatre and Dance Explores the Art of Noh in Japan
Aug 24, 2026

The Department of Theatre and Dance recently completed a three‑week study abroad program in Tokyo titled “The Music, Drama, and Performance of Noh.” Led by Assistant Professor of Acting and Stage Movement Elizabeth Parks, the immersive experience introduced students to one of Japan’s oldest and...

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Appalachian State’s Travis Donovan Completes 2026 Digital Stone Project & International Artist Residency
Aug 12, 2026

The Appalachian State University Department of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor and Sculpture Coordinator Travis Donovan has recently returned from Gramolazzo, Italy, after completing the 2026 Digital Stone Project (DSP) Residency. This marks Donovan’s second time participating...

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“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026

With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Reality

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PR Alumna Jordan Rogers '18 Earns 40 Under 40 Recognition by Triad Business Journal
Mar 23, 2026

App State Public Relations alumna Jordan Rogers '18 has been named a 2026 Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Leader, recognized for her rising...

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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...

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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...

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Appalachian State University Celebrates 20 Years of Industrial Design
Mar 12, 2026

Anniversary event highlights alumni success, student innovation and the future of design