App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Nov 13, 2025
Appalachian State University has received a bold commitment of $300,000 from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors — the first major private donation supporting the renovation of Wey Hall. The gift will upgrade labs and studio spaces and establish the Cathy P.
CAA-Funded Field Trip Transforms Art History Students Through Experiential Learning in NYC
Nov 10, 2025
The fourteen Department of Art students enrolled in Dr. Erin Peters’ ARH 4030 capstone class traveled to New York City for experiential learning and professional development October 30 - November 2, 2025 with support from the College Art Association’s Art History Travel Fund.
The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Premieres Eight Original Works from November 19-23
Nov 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering eight original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) at 7 p.m. from November 19 through 22 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 in Valborg Theatre on the university campus.
App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021
For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today...
‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021
Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a...
College Honors Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient During Fall 2020 Commencement
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Grad Student Draws on Love of Outdoors to Pursue Advanced Degree
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Graduate student Sam Lee said although he was sad not to visit family, there was an upside to skipping his...
Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments,...
More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of...
App State Furniture Design Student Receives International Award for Japanese-Inspired Tea Cabinet
Sep 28, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Oolong. Black. Matcha. White.
App State furniture design program awarded $12K grant to support student scholarships
Sep 24, 2020
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation has awarded $12,000 in grant funding to...
Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep 22, 2020
Alumnus Wayne Sumner ’75, a 2012 Outstanding Service Award recipient, was on-site...