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.
Interior design seniors prepare for the future with portfolio review
Apr 28, 2017
By Madalene Smith
As the semester comes to a close, seniors in Appalachian State University’s Interior Design program in the Department...
Raichle named chair of the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Apr 27, 2017
Dr. Brian Raichle has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment after...
Downtown Boone community art parade to be held May 5
Apr 26, 2017
By Jennie Carlisle
**Update: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the procession has shifted to become a festive party inside HOW Space...
Appalachian student honored in international art competition
Apr 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017
Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the...
Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding
Apr 20, 2017
Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty....
Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
The writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the...
Appalachian State University presents "Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" on April 19
Apr 19, 2017
"Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" is a multi-media presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The event uses exquisite...
IDEXlab unveils HOW Space to promote community collaboration [The Appalachian]
Apr 14, 2017
On April 7, faculty and students of the IDEXlab joined student artists and the public to celebrate the unveiling of the HOW Space, a...
Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted...