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App State Announces Major Arts Collaboration for Spring 2026: Theatre & Dance and School of Music Join Forces for “Once Upon a Mattress”
Nov 23, 2025

by Keith Martin

BOONE, N.C. – For only the second time since 2014, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre & Dance and the Hayes School of Music are collaborating on a co-production of a popular Broadway musical.

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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Appalachian State University's Department of Art hosts Michael Rakowitz on April 23-25, 2024
Apr 16, 2024

Boone, NC – Appalachian State University is thrilled to announce a captivating public lecture by the world-renowned artist, scholar, and activist...

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Winnie the Pooh: A Timeless Favorite Brought to Life for Today's Young Audiences
Apr 2, 2024

The Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) proudly presents "Winnie the Pooh," based on the 1926 book by A.A. Milne, directed and adapted for...

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Appalachian State University Industrial Design Students Shine in Mockett's 38th Annual Design Competition
Mar 27, 2024

Doug Mockett & Company, Inc. recently announced the winners of its prestigious 38th Annual Design Competition, highlighting the exceptional...

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Conversation Re: Wey Hall Event
Mar 26, 2024

Wey Hall Event: Shannon B. Campbell, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, will field Wey Hall-related questions, along with Jason...

Additional information re: Wey Hall
Mar 23, 2024

Update from Dean Shannon Campbell about Wey Hall, sent to Art Department students, faculty and staff prior to re-opening the building after a...

Wey Hall update
Mar 21, 2024

Update from Dean Shannon Campbell sent to Art Department students, faculty and staff about Wey Hall’s temporary closure.

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The Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble in the Valborg Theatre: Department of Theatre and Dance Showcase Runs April 3 – 7, 2024
Mar 21, 2024

BOONE, NC – The Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University proudly presents the 2024 Spring...

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The Appalachian and The Peel Receive Numerous Accolades at the State Level
Mar 1, 2024

BOONE, NC - The Appalachian student-run news organization and The Peel Literature & Arts Review, the student-run literary and arts...

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App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has strengthened its standing among the nation’s best schools for online education,...