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App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Nov 13, 2025

Appalachian State University has received a bold commitment of $300,000 from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors — the first major private donation supporting the renovation of Wey Hall. The gift will upgrade labs and studio spaces and establish the Cathy P.

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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.

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First Year Showcase at App State Theatre and Dance Showcases the Talents of Their Newest Student Artists
Sep 11, 2025

Magic Carpet Ride Transports Participants to New Adventures!

by Keith Martin

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Spotlight on Excellence: Dr. Ray Miller Named 2025 NDEO Outstanding Researcher
Sep 8, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ray Miller (Theatre & Dance) has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Researcher Award...

21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025

21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025
Sep 5, 2025

App State enrolls 21,798 Mountaineer students in fall 2025, a 1.1% increase over last fall. This steady growth is supported by intentionally...

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Appalachian State Theatre and Dance Announces A Dynamic Slate of Fall 2025 Productions
Sep 3, 2025

"We make art. The art makes us. The arts sustain life."

by Keith Martin