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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.

Students learn using Wingerd's poster

Industrial design student collaborates with Access Health Africa
Sep 24, 2018

Design was always something junior Emma Wingerd was interested in, but it wasn’t until visiting Appalachian did she know that industrial design...

Farm panorama

Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm Open House
Sep 20, 2018

Open House  | Sept. 22, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

You’re invited! Come out to Appalachian's Teaching and Research Farm at the Blackburn Vannoy Propery for...

Mia Hall

Penland Director Mia Hall to Speak at Appalachian
Sep 18, 2018

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will host a public lecture by Mia Hall, director of Penland School of Crafts, on Thursday, Oct...

Seeing the Weave art examples

Appalachian’s Smith Gallery hosts “Seeing the Weave: Textile-based Abstraction from the Piedmont” Sept.7- Oct. 5
Sep 12, 2018

The Smith Gallery will host “Seeing the Weave: Textile-based Abstraction from the Piedmont,” a group show featuring diverse works — from painting...

Students participate in the First Year Showcse

Appalachian’s ‘First Year Showcase’ scheduled Sept. 26-30
Sep 12, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents five performances of the “First Year Showcase” Sept. 26-30. This annual...

"Black Stains"

“Movies by Movers” film festival opens Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance 2018–19 season Sept. 20-22
Sep 5, 2018

*Due to the potential weather this weekend, we have postponed "Movies by Movers" by one week with one change in location. The correct information...

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in Peru

Collaborative study abroad trip focuses on studying and mitigating climate change in Peru
Sep 5, 2018

In June 2018, 14 Appalachian State University students packed their bags and boarded a plane to Peru to spend almost three weeks studying and...

Students perform in the Appalachian Dance Ensemble

Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2018–19 season
Aug 29, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present nine productions during the 2018–19 season, a year that marks the...

Roy Dale Cox performs as Adolfo Pirelli

Appalachian senior Roy Dale Cox sets his sights on Broadway
Aug 16, 2018

A vocalist by trade, theatre performance major Roy Dale Cox has been performing in musicals since age 13. Cox started singing a child, first in...