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Theatre and Dance Professor, Marianne Adams, to Carry the University Banner at the HSOM/ CFAA Spring 2025 Commencement
May 8, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Professor Marianne Adams, a distinguished leader in Theatre and Dance, has been nominated by the College and the Provost to carry the University Banner at the Spring 2025 Hayes School of Music/College...

Embers Exhibit ART

Appalachian State University Students and Alumni Shine in "Embers" Exhibition
May 7, 2025

BOONE, NC — May 6, 2025 — The Department of Art at Appalachian State University proudly announces strong representation in the "Embers" exhibition currently on display in downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Thirteen of the eighteen featured artists are current AppState students or alumni, showcasing the...

Taylor Walker

Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World
Apr 30, 2025

Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out. Today, at just 26 years old, she stands at the top of her game as a kitchen and bath design professional, recently earning her a spot in the prestigious National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) Thirty Under 30...

Department of Communication Debate Team 2023

Appalachian State University’s Speech and Debate Team Wraps Up a Successful Year
May 22, 2023

The Appalachian State University Speech and Debate Team ended their year with a string of successes, including most recently, a second place...

ROTC Spring 2023 Commissioning

R.O.T.C. - Serve and Lead Well
May 16, 2023

The Appalachian State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps held its Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday 13 May at Valborg Theatre. Fifteen...

Mandy Bass wins Erik Johnson Award

Appalachian State Sculpture Art Club Receives National School Spirit Award at the NCCCAIP
May 10, 2023

The newly formed Appalachian State University Sculpture Club, led by student, Mandy Bass, is the quintessential representation of the College of...

Eleven Finalists Named for the App State Student Teacher of the Year, Including Isabel Kaczmarek from Theatre & Dance
May 8, 2023

Isabel Kaczmarek, originally from Cary, North Carolina, is completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre education in May 2023. “I have...

AppTV BEA Award 2023

Department of Communication Receives Multiple Awards at Broadcast Education Association National Conference
Apr 26, 2023

The Department of Communication faculty and students were recognized with awards at the Broadcast Education Association's (BEA)...

Department of Art Portrait Show

Department of Art - Painting and Drawing Area Present Student Exhibition, The Portrait Show
Apr 24, 2023

The Appalachian State University Painting and Drawing Area in the Department of Art is delighted to present a group exhibition of students' work...

Austin Liebgott Alma

App State Industrial Design Student, Austin Liebgott, Wins 2nd Place at the IHA Student Design Competition
Apr 19, 2023

The International Housewares Association created its student design competition 30 years ago to "invigorate the housewares industry with the...

App State GCM Wins National Award

App State GCM Students Receive 1st Place for the Phoenix Challenge College 2023- Overall Excellence
Apr 17, 2023

The Phoenix Challenge College (PCC) is a national competition that starts with a year-long problem-solving project with participation from over...

As You Like It

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with "As You Like It" Theatre & Dance Production Runs April 26-30 at Appalachian
Apr 13, 2023

BOONE, NCThe Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University is celebrating the week of...

Kennedy Center Awards The Moors

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival honors App State Theatre & Dance
Apr 11, 2023

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival announced their national awards and Appalachian State's very own Theatre and Dance...