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App State Senior Turns Classroom Knowledge Into a Thriving Family Farm
May 18, 2026

For Appalachian State University graduate Caden Cable, earning a degree in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture wasn't just an academic milestone — it was fuel for a growing dream already rooted in the red clay of Rowan County.

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Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026

After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...

Laura Pettibone Wright

Master teacher and répétiteur Laura Pettibone Wright hosts residency at Appalachian
Nov 5, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance welcomed guest artist Laura Pettibone Wright to campus for a week-long residency...

Dancers in 2018 SADE

Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2018 ‘Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble’
Nov 5, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2018 “Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble” (FADE) in the Valborg...

Morgan Epperly

Elections office, ASU students collaborate on early-voting PSAs [Watauga Democrat]
Nov 2, 2018

In an effort to galvanize more students to take advantage of early-voting hours, the Watauga County Board of Elections teamed up with a class...

Stacey Kirby's "The Power of the Ballot"

Artist and activist Stacey L. Kirby to speak at Appalachian on Election Day
Nov 1, 2018

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will host artist Stacey L. Kirby on Nov. 6 for a public artist talk at 6 p.m. at the Turchin...

David English and his son

Young alumni award winner credits Appalachian for success
Oct 26, 2018

Dr. David English ’04 ’06 has amassed a long list of achievements throughout his relatively short career. Most recently, the Appalachian State...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson visits AppTV's 'Religion in Life' to talk morality, politics and faith
Oct 25, 2018

During a visit to Appalachian State University on Oct. 18, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. sat down for an interview with Dr.

"Warden of Wallop Park"

Appalachian student wins prestigious furniture industry award
Oct 23, 2018

Appalachian State University senior Ryan Decker, an industrial design major from Hendersonville, has won a Pinnacle Award, the furniture design...

Earl Swift

Author Earl Swift visits Appalachian’s campus Nov. 13
Oct 18, 2018

“Chesapeake Requiem” author and journalist Earl Swift will visit Appalachian State University’s campus on Nov. 13 to share his experience writing...

Nina-Jo Moore

Appalachian professor Dr. Nina-Jo Moore wins prestigious award
Oct 16, 2018

Dr. Nina-Jo Moore, assistant chair in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, was awarded the 2018 Betty Jo Welch Award...

Dr. David English

David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018

David English ’04 ’06, the 2018 winner of the Young Alumni Award at Appalachian State University, said, “Appalachian …...