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Second Story Media Seniors Step Into Their Futures With Confidence, Creativity, and a Shared Drive to Make an Impact
Apr 1, 2026

Second Story Media was created to empower students to bring bold ideas, sharp instincts, and a willingness to learn by doing. This year’s graduating seniors embody that spirit more than ever.

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“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026

With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Reality

by Molly Wells

Kari Margolis

Theatre and Dance Welcomes Kari Margolis to App State for Artist Residency
Jan 24, 2024

BOONE, NC - The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce an upcoming artist residency with...

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2023 CFAA Celebration of Excellence Recap & Video
Dec 6, 2023

We recently held our 2nd Annual CFAA Celebration of Excellence event at the Plemmons Student Union in the Parkway Ballroom to recognize our...

Campus Conversations with Dean Shannon Campbell, Episode 3, with student, Andre Edwards
Nov 27, 2023

This is the full episode of the third episode of our new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon Campbell, along with senior...

Campus Conversations with Dr. Anthony Wilson

Campus Conversations, Episode 2, Dean Campbell Welcomes Dr. Anthony Wilson
Oct 25, 2023

This is the full episode of the second episode of our new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon Campbell, along with Dr....

Passage by Christopher Chen

Christopher Chen’s “Passage” Examines Cultural Perspectives
Oct 20, 2023

"Sometimes you're an X... and sometimes you're a Y."

Ben Pluska named Fellow

Ben Pluska named Rachel Carson Campus Fellow
Oct 16, 2023

Honors College senior and sustainable development major Ben Pluska has been selected as a ...