Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026
We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.
As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.
Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026
Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedication and vision. Richard has been essential in shaping curriculum and fostering global industry connections. He has led projects with Groovy Stuff...
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum presents work curated by Appalachian State University student
Nov 29, 2018
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) will host “Remembrance: The Nostalgic Impulse at Work,” curated by art management senior Emma...
Faculty collaboration offers unique study abroad opportunity in Ethiopia
Nov 29, 2018
Appalachian State University students have a new travel option in summer 2019. Dr. Garner Dewey, associate dean of the College of Fine and...
Appalachian Industrial Design student attends Winter Outdoor Retail Market
Nov 27, 2018
Industrial design student Adam Westfall recently attended the Winter Outdoor Retail Market in Denver, Colorado Nov. 8–11. The Appalachian State...
Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet
Nov 20, 2018
On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet...
The Smith Gallery announces call for Art + Design Expo 2019 entries
Nov 20, 2018
The Smith Gallery will host the Art and Design Expo 2019, co-sponsored by the Departments of Art and Applied Design, Jan.29–Feb. 21. The expo is...
Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble presents “Cabaret” Dec. 1–2
Nov 19, 2018
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE), a student organization at Appalachian State University, is presenting the multiple Tony...
Appalachian announces winners and runners-up of 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest
Nov 19, 2018
FAA students place in Appalachian's 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest. See all the winners...
Appalachian alumni and co-founders of OLE MASON JAR win style award
Nov 8, 2018
Appalachian State University alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07 and Filipe Ho ’07, co-founders of Charlotte-based menswear line ...
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...
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...