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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...

NC Gravity Games

App State faculty and staff volunteer with the North Carolina Gravity Games
Apr 11, 2023

Faculty and staff members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine and Applied Arts will bring...

The Hundred Dresses 2023

Appalachian Young People's Theatre Performs "The Hundred Dresses" April 14-16
Apr 2, 2023

BOONE, NC – Now in their 51st season, the Appalachian Young People's Theatre (AYPT) is a dynamic component of the Department of Theatre and Dance...

Matt Scott Climate Solutions

Matt Scott with Project Drawdown at Plemmons Student Union, April 4 at 5 pm
Mar 22, 2023

Speaker Matt Scott will share his inspiring work at Project Drawdown elevating and amplifying stories of diverse, everyday people who embody...

Diye African and Drum Ensemble

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble, March 29 – April 2
Mar 20, 2023

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 29 – April 2, 2023
Eight New Works Showcase Student and Faculty...

App State's Pershing Rifles Company M-4 Cadets Awarded First Place in National Competition
Mar 17, 2023

Appalachian State University's very own Pershing Rifles Company M-4 attended the National Society of Pershing Rifles' National Conference and...

A Fable For Now

Theatre and Dance Producing “A Fable for Now” at Appalachian
Feb 20, 2023

BOONE, NC – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce their production of the English language world...

BEA Festival of Media Arts

Department of Communication Faculty and Students Earn Prominent Awards at the BEA Festival of Media Arts
Feb 20, 2023

Appalachian State University's Department of Communication faculty and students earned three prominent awards from The Broadcast Education...

Boone Docs Film Festival

Boone Docs Film Festival, A Collaboration between App State and App Theatre, returns February 25 from 2 pm - 5 pm
Feb 16, 2023

The Department of Communication, one of seven departments in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is a proud sponsor of the Boone Docs Film...

International builders show

SBA Trip to Las Vegas for the NAHB Convention and International Builders' Show
Feb 14, 2023

The Student Builder's Association club was able to fundraise money to send some of its members to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB...

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Theatre and Dance Announces the Spring 2023 Season: New Works and Regional Premieres Highlight Current Semester
Feb 9, 2023

BOONE, NC – Fresh off their recent performance at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, the Appalachian State University...