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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.

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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.

The pop up shop Appalachian students designed for The Container Store

Appalachian Students Design Pop-Up Shop For The Container Store
Sep 4, 2019

When students Jake Still and Grace McCormick began brainstorming designs for a project in their Applied Design studio class at Appalachian State...

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And . . . action! Video director gained professional work experience as a student at Appalachian
Aug 22, 2019

Appalachian State University alumnus Maleek Loyd '18 considers himself a storyteller, traveling the world directing and editing videos.

App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts appoints Dr. Janice Pope as interim dean
Aug 20, 2019

Appalachian State University announces the appointment of Dr. Janice Pope, professor in Appalachian's Department of Communication, as interim...

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College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2019 Awards
Aug 16, 2019

The College of Fine and Applied Arts recognized outstanding faculty and staff with 2019 awards for teaching, service, scholarship and advising....

App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
May 20, 2019

 James Holton ’15 likes to see results quickly and is energized by the quick turnaround of ideas and implementations in his position...

INTERVIEW: Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway [Hollywood Soapbox]
Apr 30, 2019

Catch up with Appalachian alumnus David Furr '94 in an interview about his new show "Burn This." ...

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Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
Apr 29, 2019

Andee (Hendel) Burton ’12 walked in shoes on the other side of the world, leading to her position in product development for shoes that are...

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Theatre professor honored with Community Engagement Award
Apr 29, 2019

Keith Martin, the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, was...

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Appalachian professor works with Light Electric Vehicle Association to offer campus classes, training abroad
Apr 25, 2019

Jack Martin, senior lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University, has partnered...