App State Announces Major Arts Collaboration for Spring 2026 - Theatre & Dance and School of Music Join Forces for “Once Upon a Mattress”
Nov 23, 2025
by Keith Martin
BOONE, N.C. – For only the second time since 2014, the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre & Dance and the Hayes School of Music are collaborating on a co-production of a popular Broadway musical.
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.
Communication faculty member receives Wade H. Hargrove Community Leadership Award
Jul 28, 2017
Dan “Vallie” Hill, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Communication and WASU-FM manager, was awarded the North Carolina Association...
Art management student interns with prestigious Diversity in Arts Leadership Program
Jul 25, 2017
Mellanee Goodman of Charlotte was attracted to Art Management as a degree that allowed her to explore her passion for art while also providing a...
Interior design faculty member named IIDA-Carolinas 2017 Educator of the Year
Jul 14, 2017
Associate Professor of Interior Design Alex Poorman has received the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)...
Appalachian communication professor helps students turn assignments into podcast fame
Jul 13, 2017
At Appalachian State University some of the best essays of communication students now circulate far beyond campus, providing content for the...
Appalachian professors operate their home at net-positive energy use with solar panels
Jul 11, 2017
Drs. Jim and Jennifer Westerman, both professors at Appalachian State University, made a decision that has saved the equivalent of 276 trees and...
Appalachian State solar vehicle places second in international track race
Jul 10, 2017
Solar-powered Appalachian State University’s Team Sunergy took second place at the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix after hundreds of hours of...
Follow Appalachian's Solar Vehicle Team at the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix this week
Jul 5, 2017
July 3-9, at the Circuit of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, 15 Appalachian students will return for the second year to the Formula Sun...
Catching up with McKenzie Quattlebaum ‘16
Jun 27, 2017
Drawn to the charm of Boone, McKenzie Quattlebaum came to Appalachian State University and discovered a true community. Looking for a major that...
Communication professor receives Scripps Howard Visiting Professor grant
Jun 15, 2017
Dr. Shanshan Lou, assistant professor of advertising in Appalachian State University's Department of Communication, has been selected as the...
Dr. Anatoli Ignatov is one of two Appalachian faculty to receive Fulbright Scholarships
Jun 7, 2017
Land ownership is a big deal in many cultures. Just cut a tree one foot past your property line and see how quickly your neighbor...