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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 Association, highlighting her rising impact in business and in‑depth reporting.

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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

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Sustainability Spotlight - Ryan Gillespie
Mar 29, 2016

Ryan Gillespie, a senior Sustainable Technology major, is passionate about what he calls "responsible transportation." Over the last year,...

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Appalachian Dance Ensemble presents the spring showcase April 7–9
Mar 25, 2016

BOONE—The Appalachian Dance Ensemble will present their spring concert in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the Appalachian State...

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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-...

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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.

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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:

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

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

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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...