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CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the recent semester. Congratulations to the 1,238 Fine and Applied Arts students who earned academic honors this semester!

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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,...

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This is Dance/Music: New Works by Collaborative Process and Music Composition Students
Oct 20, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – Students from the Department of Theatre and Dance Collaborative Process class have paired with Hayes School of Music Composition...

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App State Theatre and Dance Presents the Play, “Orlando" — Sarah Ruhl’s Adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Novel Opens Oct. 29
Oct 15, 2025

“The longest and most charming love letter in literature.”

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Appalachian State University Professor Richard Elaver Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Advance AI Design Research in Belgium
Oct 8, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Richard Elaver, a Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University, has been honored with a Fulbright U.S. Scholar...

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September 29 - October 3 Week in Review
Oct 6, 2025

It was a busy week here in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, with multiple events throughout the week. Here is a brief recap with...