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Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair

Announcement: Dr. Carolyn Edy as Assistant Chair in the Department of Communication
Jul 21, 2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carolyn Edy on her appointment as Assistant Chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. In this role, she will support departmental leadership, guide curriculum development, and champion faculty initiatives.

Dave Blanks WASU

Welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM
Jul 18, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to welcome Dave Blanks as the new Student Media Director and Advisor for WASU FM, beginning his role on May 19, 2024.

Student with simulated facial injury

Interdisciplinary collaboration between departments enriches learning experience
Apr 2, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance recently collaborated with the university’s Athletic Training program in the...

Holland Fellows workshop

Collaborative design thinking workshop focuses on eliminating plastic waste
Mar 28, 2019

Education at Appalachian State University means preparing students to live as engaged global citizens working to create a sustainable future for...

Students rehearse "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Appalachian's Theatre and Dance celebrates its history with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 10–14
Mar 27, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre with a...

Innovation Scholars

Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
Mar 27, 2019

 Four faculty members in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been named Chancellor's Innovation Scholars for the 2018-19 year....

Students rehearse "The Chemistry of Change"

Appalachian chapter of Alpha Psi Omega presents “The Chemistry of Change” by Marlane Meyer April 4 – 6
Mar 26, 2019

Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the student-led theatre honor society associated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University...

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in Peru

Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
Mar 21, 2019

During summer 2018, a group of Appalachian State University students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu down to the gateway of the...

Students rehearse for "Miscast"

Appalachian Musical Theatre Club presents “Miscast,” where expectations are thrown out the window
Mar 20, 2019

The Appalachian Musical Theatre Club (AMTC), a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State...

Felicia and Kira

Two Appalachian undergraduates receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Mar 19, 2019

Two Appalachian State University seniors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International...

Taylor Coggins

GAIT alumna presses on in her career by networking with fellow Mountaineers
Mar 19, 2019

Taylor Coggins ’12 attributes much of her career success to the guidance and help she has received from Appalachian State

Mel Chin

Artist Mel Chin to speak at Appalachian on April 2
Mar 14, 2019

Appalachian State University welcomes conceptual artist Mel Chin on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk in the Parkway Ballroom at Plemmons...