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.
Appalachian's Team Cardinal Approach selected for Race to Zero competition
Mar 14, 2018
By Andrew Windham
On March 6, a team of Appalachian State University students was selected to participate in the Department of Energy’s...
Appalachian student represents university at NC Dance Education conference
Mar 8, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian State University presents the Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 21-25
Mar 8, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will step into spring with its annual performance of the...
Award-winning student finds inspiration at Appalachian
Mar 6, 2018
Senior industrial design major Walter Mingledorff may have started his collegiate career at Tallahassee Community College but has found a home...
Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
Mar 2, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
On Feb. 23, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at...
STBE's Kevin Gamble named a 2018 Chancellor's Innovation Scholar
Mar 1, 2018
Five Appalachian State University faculty members have been selected to receive the 2018 Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program (AISP) awards....
Appalachian students design park plan for Tennessee city
Feb 28, 2018
An expression wall, solar panel lighting and an in-ground amphitheater were just a few of the ideas that a group of Appalachian State University...
Art professor's work acquired by the Asheville Museum of Science
Feb 27, 2018
A large-scale print installation by April Flanders, associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, was recently...
Take the Initiative — the Mending Initiative — on February 24
Feb 21, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University professor previews LOAM for local residents
Feb 19, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
On Feb. 2, Boone locals enjoyed a sneak peek preview of LOAM, a production conceived and performed by Assistant...