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.
Local group working on prototype boat for electric pontoon design [Morganton News Herald]
May 1, 2018
Christian Williams has a lifelong love for Lake James and its wildlife.
Appalachian’s Department of Communication hosts Spring Forward 2018, a student networking event
Apr 30, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication held its fourth annual Spring Forward networking event in...
Bridging the divide: Cissie Graham Lynch speaks to ASU students about faith, friendship despite disagreement [Watauga Democrat]
Apr 25, 2018
On the political spectrum, Appalachian State University Professor Joyce Wise Dodd and her former student Cissie Graham Lynch couldn’t be more...
Applied Design hosts ‘Showcase 2018’ on April 28
Apr 18, 2018
The Department of Applied Design’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present “Showcase 2018” at Holmes Convocation Center at 4 p.m....
Victory in a “Competition for a Cause”
Apr 17, 2018
Teams of Appalachian ROTC Cadets participated in the 11th annual Mountain Man Memorial March (MMMM) to honor the nation's fallen service members...
Appalachian Musical Theatre Club Presents “Miscast,” A Night of “Break-Out” Roles
Apr 16, 2018
By Anna Rhodes
New course brings together journalism, the Athletics Department and AppTV
Apr 10, 2018
By Mary Anne Savage
Communication alumnus wins state journalism award
Apr 9, 2018
Joey Pitchford, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication, was recently awarded third place for education...
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd:” A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
Apr 6, 2018
By Anna Rhodes