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.
Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel to present master class at Appalachian on Feb. 23
Feb 16, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present a master class on musical theatre featuring...
Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with high school workshops
Feb 16, 2018
On Feb. 24, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will host a day of theatre workshops to celebrate Theatre in Our...
Appalachian State University ROTC student receives inaugural Shilling Scholarship
Feb 15, 2018
Nathan Reitzel, a senior political science, pre-professional legal studies major from Newton, was awarded the inaugural Austin Shilling Memorial...
Appalachian Theatre and Dance kicks off spring season with Lisa Kron's play "Well"
Feb 13, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Sustainable Development and Food Services foster farm-to-table initiative on campus
Feb 9, 2018
Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development has partnered with Food Services to provide local food from...
Appalachian student works across disciplines to bring designs to life
Feb 8, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Inaugural Harb Scholarship awarded to interior design student
Feb 6, 2018
Emma Morris, a senior interior design major from Charlotte, has been awarded the inaugural Jane S. Harb Scholarship through Appalachian State...
Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2018 season
Feb 2, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian's Playcrafters presents five original works Feb. 15-17
Feb 2, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Appalachian State University design student takes home honors in international PAVE competition
Feb 1, 2018
Emma Morris, a senior enrolled in the Department of Applied Design’s interior design program, has received third place in the Planning and Visual...