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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.

Passage by Christopher Chen

Christopher Chen’s “Passage” Examines Cultural Perspectives
Oct 20, 2023

"Sometimes you're an X... and sometimes you're a Y."

Ben Pluska named Fellow

Ben Pluska named Rachel Carson Campus Fellow
Oct 16, 2023

Honors College senior and sustainable development major Ben Pluska has been selected as a ...

Campus Conversations with Laura England

Campus Conversations, Episode 1, Dean Campbell Welcomes Laura England
Oct 11, 2023

This is the full episode of the our first release of the new vlog series, Campus Conversations, starring Dean Shannon...

App State Accolades

App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more
Sep 25, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's status as both a leader and an innovator in higher education has been highlighted in recent...

Rules for Living by Derek Gagnier

“Rules for Living” Invites You to Dinner With Your Average Dysfunctional Family, October 4 - 8
Sep 22, 2023

Can You Follow the Rules?

BOONE, NC – The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is...

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New Theatre and Dance Students Showcase Their Talents September 28 – 30, 2023
Sep 15, 2023

First Years are First Rate at App State!

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CFAA Career Development Center Updates for Fall 2023
Sep 15, 2023

Hello CFAA colleagues and students! I hope your fall semester is going great and that you've had an opportunity to interact in some capacity with...

Theatre and Dance Fall 2023 Performances

Fall Theatre and Dance Season Takes Audiences On a Journey Through Life
Sep 7, 2023

Appalachian Brings a Positive Altitude to the High Country!  

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Industrial Design Students Awarded in National Lighting Design Competition
Sep 5, 2023

A group of 28 students from Applied Design, led by Associate Professor of Industrial Design and Assistant Chair of Applied Design, Michael Rall,...