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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.

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Appalachian Industrial Design student attends Winter Outdoor Retail Market
Nov 27, 2018

Industrial design student Adam Westfall recently attended the Winter Outdoor Retail Market in Denver, Colorado Nov. 8–11. The Appalachian State...

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Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet
Nov 20, 2018

On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet...

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The Smith Gallery announces call for Art + Design Expo 2019 entries
Nov 20, 2018

The Smith Gallery will host the Art and Design Expo 2019, co-sponsored by the Departments of Art and Applied Design, Jan.29–Feb. 21. The expo is...

The "Caberet" cast

Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble presents “Cabaret” Dec. 1–2
Nov 19, 2018

The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE), a student organization at Appalachian State University, is presenting the multiple Tony...

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Appalachian announces winners and runners-up of 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest
Nov 19, 2018

FAA students place in Appalachian's 2018 International Education Week Photo Contest. See all the winners...

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Appalachian alumni and co-founders of OLE MASON JAR win style award
Nov 8, 2018

Appalachian State University alumni Bradley Rhyne ’07 and Filipe Ho ’07, co-founders of Charlotte-based menswear line ...

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Master teacher and répétiteur Laura Pettibone Wright hosts residency at Appalachian
Nov 5, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance welcomed guest artist Laura Pettibone Wright to campus for a week-long residency...

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Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2018 ‘Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble’
Nov 5, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2018 “Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble” (FADE) in the Valborg...

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Elections office, ASU students collaborate on early-voting PSAs [Watauga Democrat]
Nov 2, 2018

In an effort to galvanize more students to take advantage of early-voting hours, the Watauga County Board of Elections teamed up with a class...

Stacey Kirby's "The Power of the Ballot"

Artist and activist Stacey L. Kirby to speak at Appalachian on Election Day
Nov 1, 2018

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will host artist Stacey L. Kirby on Nov. 6 for a public artist talk at 6 p.m. at the Turchin...