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Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...

Arianna Bennett

Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 23, 2026

As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to telling meaningful stories.

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100 Strong Productions Film Festival – App State Electronic Media /Broadcasting Student Representation
Apr 23, 2026

Two Appalachian State University filmmakers are preparing to see their work reach a wider audience this spring, as their documentary shorts have been selected for the 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, taking...

Walter Mingledorff

Award-winning student finds inspiration at Appalachian
Mar 6, 2018

Senior industrial design major Walter Mingledorff may have started his collegiate career at Tallahassee Community College but has found a home...

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Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
Mar 2, 2018

By Anna Rhodes

On Feb. 23, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at...

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STBE's Kevin Gamble named a 2018 Chancellor's Innovation Scholar
Mar 1, 2018

Five Appalachian State University faculty members have been selected to receive the 2018 Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program (AISP) awards....

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Appalachian students design park plan for Tennessee city
Feb 28, 2018

An expression wall, solar panel lighting and an in-ground amphitheater were just a few of the ideas that a group of Appalachian State University...

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Art professor's work acquired by the Asheville Museum of Science
Feb 27, 2018

A large-scale print installation by April Flanders, associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Art, was recently...

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Appalachian State University professor previews LOAM for local residents
Feb 19, 2018

By Mary Anne Savage

On Feb. 2, Boone locals enjoyed a  sneak peek preview of LOAM, a production conceived and performed by Assistant...

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Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel to present master class at Appalachian on Feb. 23
Feb 16, 2018

By Anna Rhodes

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present a master class on musical theatre featuring...

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Appalachian celebrates Theatre in Our Schools Month with high school workshops
Feb 16, 2018

On Feb. 24, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will host a day of theatre workshops to celebrate Theatre in Our...

Nathan Reitzel

Appalachian State University ROTC student receives inaugural Shilling Scholarship
Feb 15, 2018

Nathan Reitzel, a senior political science, pre-professional legal studies major from Newton, was awarded the inaugural Austin Shilling Memorial...