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,...
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.
Department of Art - Painting and Drawing Area Present Student Exhibition, The Portrait Show
Apr 24, 2023
The Appalachian State University Painting and Drawing Area in the Department of Art is delighted to present a group exhibition of students' work...
App State Industrial Design Student, Austin Liebgott, Wins 2nd Place at the IHA Student Design Competition
Apr 19, 2023
The International Housewares Association created its student design competition 30 years ago to "invigorate the housewares industry with the...
App State GCM Students Receive 1st Place for the Phoenix Challenge College 2023- Overall Excellence
Apr 17, 2023
The Phoenix Challenge College (PCC) is a national competition that starts with a year-long problem-solving project with participation from over...
Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with "As You Like It" Theatre & Dance Production Runs April 26-30 at Appalachian
Apr 13, 2023
BOONE, NC – The Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University is celebrating the week of...
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival honors App State Theatre & Dance
Apr 11, 2023
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival announced their national awards and Appalachian State's very own Theatre and Dance...
App State faculty and staff volunteer with the North Carolina Gravity Games
Apr 11, 2023
Faculty and staff members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine and Applied Arts will bring...
Appalachian Young People's Theatre Performs "The Hundred Dresses" April 14-16
Apr 2, 2023
BOONE, NC – Now in their 51st season, the Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) is a dynamic component of the Department of Theatre and Dance...
Matt Scott with Project Drawdown at Plemmons Student Union, April 4 at 5 pm
Mar 22, 2023
Speaker Matt Scott will share his inspiring work at Project Drawdown elevating and amplifying stories of diverse, everyday people who embody...
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble, March 29 – April 2
Mar 20, 2023
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 29 – April 2, 2023
Eight New Works Showcase Student and Faculty...
App State's Pershing Rifles Company M-4 Cadets Awarded First Place in National Competition
Mar 17, 2023
Appalachian State University's very own Pershing Rifles Company M-4 attended the National Society of Pershing Rifles' National Conference and...