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F.A.D.E. 2026
Nov 10, 2026

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering seven original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) at 7 p.m. from November 18 through 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 22 in Valborg Theatre on the university campus.

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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 Reeder 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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Commencement Speaker Reflects On An Extraordinary Educational Experience
May 14, 2020

 By Amanda Brasier

Spending a summer teaching collaborative portraiture to people in prison. Presenting the link between...

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App State seniors pivot to finish movie production while socially distanced
May 8, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — With graduation approaching, finals looming and COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, three Appalachian State University...

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App State sophomore wins top prize in 2019–20 Otto Zenke Student Design Competition
Apr 23, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Isaac Wood, a sophomore interior design major at Appalachian State University from Smyrna, South Carolina, has been named the first...

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App State re-envisions spring semester, transitions to virtual academic experiences
Apr 13, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — In late March, Appalachian State University moved to virtual modes of learning due to concerns posed by ...

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Turn the channel to AppTV — the Best College TV Station of 2020
Apr 6, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The best college television station in the nation is broadcast from the George G. Beasley Media Complex at Appalachian State...

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The news must go on: App State’s student-run media continue remotely
Apr 3, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — The on-campus studios and newspaper offices may be empty, but Appalachian State University students continue to produce and...