Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
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.
Theatre Arts Educator Named Finalist for Student Teacher of the Year
May 18, 2020
Shane Buchheit, a spring 2020 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts education, was...
Graduate Student Speaker Aaron Bradshaw
May 14, 2020
My name is Aaron Bradshaw and I grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. As a kid, I enjoyed spending my time in the treehouse behind my...
Commencement Speaker Reflects On An Extraordinary Educational Experience
May 14, 2020
By Amanda Brasier
Spending a summer teaching collaborative portraiture to people in prison. Presenting the link between...
Off-loom and online — App State art professor creatively approaches studio class
May 11, 2020
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App State seniors pivot to finish movie production while socially distanced
May 8, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — With graduation approaching, finals looming and COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, three Appalachian State University...
App State sophomore wins top prize in 2019–20 Otto Zenke Student Design Competition
Apr 23, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — Isaac Wood, a sophomore interior design major at Appalachian State University from Smyrna, South Carolina, has been named the first...
App State re-envisions spring semester, transitions to virtual academic experiences
Apr 13, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — In late March, Appalachian State University moved to virtual modes of learning due to concerns posed by ...