Welcome Interim Dean, Dr. Shanshan Lou
Aug 18, 2025
We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shanshan Lou who will serve as the Interim Dean for both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Hayes School of Music for the fall 2025 semester. Dr. Lou comes to us from the Department of Communication where she served as Chair for the past 2 years.
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.
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
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...
Dr. Janice Pope named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Mar 14, 2019
After serving in an interim role for nine months, Dr. Janice Pope has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of...
An interview with Heike Salzer: German guest artist shares about her career and experience working with Appalachian dance students
Mar 13, 2019
Performer, choreographer, lecturer and researcher Heike Salzer is world renowned, especially for her work in the art of screendance. Hailing from...
Exhibition brings students and community together to explore rituals of citizenship
Mar 13, 2019
Stacey L. Kirby, a Durham-based artist, recently created “The Department of Civil Presence” exhibit at Appalachian State University. This site-...
Appalachian’s student media honored with international, national and state awards
Mar 12, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication is home to a variety of media organizations designed to provide current students with...
Appalachian freshman fulfils dream of auditioning for a Broadway show
Mar 11, 2019
Appalachian State University freshman Karolyn Martin recently had the opportunity to audition for the Broadway Musical “Chicago” while...
Appalachian State University student brings home top honors in annual furniture design competition
Mar 11, 2019
Industrial design senior John Lalevee has been named the winner of the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library's 2019 design competition for his "...
Department of Theatre and Dance hosts Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 20–24
Mar 7, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes the first days of spring with its annual Spring Appalachian Dance...
LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Mar 7, 2019
After the successful completion of an off-the-shelf tiny home for nonprofit LIFE Village Inc.