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...
Appalachian offers new problem-solving course for students
Jun 19, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian public relations alumna aims to develop future students as student affairs administrator
Jun 11, 2018
On the heels of her graduation in May, Appalachian State University alumna Kiley Coster has a clear vision of where she wants to be and is taking...
AppSTEP 2018 offers professional development for k–12 teachers
Jun 8, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host a 10-hour workshop on scenic painting for...
Appalachian student receives Celia Moh Scholarship
Jun 6, 2018
For the third consecutive year, an Appalachian State University student has been selected to receive the Celia Moh Scholarship. Ryan Decker, a...
Student wins SOURCE Award for Turkish restaurant lighting design [Eaton]
Jun 5, 2018
Eaton’s Lighting Division talked with rising senior Ally Mangini about her award-winning restaurant lighting design, what inspired her to pursue...
Appalachian students build research structure at Beech Mountain
Jun 5, 2018
Students enrolled in the Integrative Design Experience Laboratory (IDEXlab) at Appalachian State University have completed the mobiLANDING, a...
Waltz into summer with Appalachian’s annual Summer Dance Series June 5–28
Jun 1, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
Cre8tive Drama Day Camp provides fun learning opportunities for children
Jun 1, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University, in partnership with Cre8tive Drama, will present its...
Appalachian students win Mockett & Co. design competition [Doug Mockett & Co.]
May 30, 2018
Two Appalachian State University seniors majoring in industrial design, Peter Clare and Colter Swan, placed first in the annual Mockett...
AppTV enters agreement with Town of Boone to become an educational community channel
May 29, 2018
AppTV, Appalachian State University’s television station, has come to an agreement with the town of Boone to become its educational community...