Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026
We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.
As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.
Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026
Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedication and vision. Richard has been essential in shaping curriculum and fostering global industry connections. He has led projects with Groovy Stuff...
CLIMATE OF CHANGE: A Promenade Performance Featuring First Year Theatre and Dance Students
Sep 12, 2024
Incoming Students Make a Splash at App State
App State Theatre and Dance Celebrates Its 35th Year With a Haunting Slate of Fall Productions
Sep 5, 2024
Announcing a "Monstrously" Exciting Season!
Chris Yon and Taryn Griggs in the Department of Theater and Dance will perform new work co-presented by American Dance Festival and Nasher Museum on September 12 following their 2024 Trillium Arts North Carolina Choreographic Fellowship Residency
Sep 3, 2024
"Dance, for our family, is a parenthesis for life experience. Periods of our lives that we spent working on choreography coincide with periods of...
Transforming Futures: Appalachian State University's Furniture Design Program
Aug 20, 2024
Appalachian State University's Furniture Design program isn't just about crafting beautiful pieces—it's about transforming futures. With a tight-...