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Twange Kasoma Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News
Feb 3, 2026

BOONE, NC — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Dr. Twange Kasoma, associate professor of digital journalism in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University as one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of...

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Interior Design Senior, Emmy Saltzman, Named Top-Three Finalist in 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition
Jan 30, 2026

Appalachian State University Interior Design senior Emmy Saltzman has been named a top-three finalist in the 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition, a global contest that drew more than 160 submissions.

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Kelly Davis, an assistant communication professor at Appalachian State University, directs another season of “A Craftsman’s Legacy”
Sep 22, 2016

Kelly Davis, an assistant professor of electronic media and broadcasting in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, has...

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Appalachian State University hosts “Power of Design 16”
Sep 21, 2016

Students, faculty and the community are invited to kick off “Power of Design 16” by attending a reception at 6:30 p.m. and panel discussion at 7...

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Communication student covers hot topics with Dean of Students on AppTV
Sep 19, 2016

Shannon Carr, a senior electronic media and broadcasting and political science double major, recently sat down with Dean of Students J.J. Brown...

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ASU geology, art department collaborating on life-size "dinosaur" model [Mountain Times]
Sep 13, 2016

Appalachian State University is the home to several unique sculptures, and is currently in the process of bringing history to life with a new...

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Theatre and Dance presents the 2016 “First Year Showcase”
Sep 9, 2016

BOONE—The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2016 “First Year Showcase” September 22–24 at 7 p.m. with...

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Wayfinding study provides unique research opportunities for undergraduates
Sep 6, 2016

Dr. Hessam Ghamari has long been interested in evidence-based healthcare design. In recent years, his research focus has shifted specifically to...

Students rehearse for the 2015 24-hour arts festival.

Playcrafters presents the 24-hour Arts Festival September 11
Sep 1, 2016

by Julia Ridenhour

Playcrafters will present its third annual 24-hour Arts Festival at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 in the I.G. Greer...

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Teaching the Teachers: Art professor’s unique research changes her curriculum, prompts book deal
Aug 30, 2016

Dr. Brooke Hofsess felt that something was missing in her work educating teachers. As a secondary school art teacher turned university professor...