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...
“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026
With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Reality
by Molly Wells
Students Bring the Beloved Broadway Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” to Life in a Vibrant Campus Production Running April 15-19
Mar 25, 2026
A Princess, a Pea, and Plenty of Laughter!
by Molly Wells
PR Alumna Jordan Rogers '18 Earns 40 Under 40 Recognition by Triad Business Journal
Mar 23, 2026
App State Public Relations alumna Jordan Rogers '18 has been named a 2026 Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Leader, recognized for her rising...
Alumna Hollie Moore Earns Multiple State Journalism Honors from the SC Press Association
Mar 13, 2026
App State alumna Hollie Moore '23 (Journalism and Public Relations) has been recognized with a series of top awards from the South Carolina Press...
App State Alumnus, Mark Levi '91, Establishes Endowment to Support Theatre Students
Mar 12, 2026
Mark Levi ’91, a graduate of Appalachian State University’s Theatre program, has established an endowment to support students pursuing careers in...
Appalachian State University Celebrates 20 Years of Industrial Design
Mar 12, 2026
Anniversary event highlights alumni success, student innovation and the future of design
Appalachian State Department of Theatre and Dance Announces the Premiere of Eight Original Dance Works from March 25-29, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
"Celebrating the creative expression of dance."
by Keith Martin