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3rd Annual Celebration of Excellence Honors Achievements in the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dec 11, 2024

Boone, NC - Appalachian State University's College of Fine and Applied Arts recently hosted its 3rd annual Celebration of Excellence, an event dedicated to recognizing its faculty, staff, and students' outstanding achievements, dedication, and innovation over the past year.

Cara Hagan, Arthur Grimes and Rob Gelber

Film by Appalachian dance studies professor recognized at Mississippi film festival
Jan 22, 2019

“Sound and Sole,” a short film by assistant professor Cara Hagan, has won best Southern States documentary at the Southern States Indie Fan Film...

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Momentum student dance organization presents annual showcase
Jan 22, 2019

The 2019 Momentum Dance Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26 in Appalachian State University’s Varsity Gymnasium dance studio room...

Appalachian alumnus finds niche in sustainable transportation
Jan 18, 2019

Ryan Gillespie ’17 has always been passionate about what he calls “responsible transportation.” During his time as a student in the Department of...

Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project
Jan 17, 2019

Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students are...

Brooke Hofsess

Appalachian art professor named January monthly mentor by professional association
Jan 16, 2019

Dr. Brooke Hofsess, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Art, has been named the monthly mentor by the National...

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Appalachian State University students awarded honorable mention at international design competition
Jan 15, 2019

Caroline DiBerto and Cassie Hutchens, both seniors enrolled in Appalachian’s Department of Applied Design interior design program, have received...

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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates as Valborg Theatre turns 25
Jan 11, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Valborg Theatre by hosting...

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Questions with an Educator: Chip Williams [asmp.org]
Jan 9, 2019

Williams is a North Carolina-based photographer, filmmaker and educator at Appalachian State University. He has over 20 years of experience in...

Virginia Riggsbee

Appalachian State University student selected for prestigious theater internship
Dec 19, 2018

Virginia Riggsbee, a theatre arts senior at Appalachian State University, had the opportunity to live the life of a theatre professional in New...