Twange Kasoma Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News
Feb 3, 2026
BOONE, NC — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Twange Kasoma, Department of Communication at Appalachian State University as one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of the organization's 2026 class of Faculty Champions....
App State Dance Studies Student Presents Choreography at Regional Conference
Feb 2, 2026
by Kevin Warner
Interior Design Senior, Emmy Saltzman, Named Top-Three Finalist in 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition
Jan 30, 2026
Appalachian State University Interior Design senior Emmy Saltzman has been named a top-three finalist in the 30th Annual PAVE International Student Design Competition, a global contest that drew more than 160 submissions.
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...
Theatre professor among Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients
Jun 1, 2017
Martha Marking, professor of theatre arts / design, was one of five Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients for 2017....
Appalachian students bring home honors in international lighting design competition
May 31, 2017
For the fourth year in a row, an Appalachian State University student has won first place in the annual SOURCE awards competition, hosted by...
Sustainable development alumna mentors first-generation college students
May 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
May 2017 Appalachian State University graduate Josie Lee Varela just obtained a master’s degree in political science...
Fundraising class raises $8,000 for High Country nonprofits
May 17, 2017
Students in Appalachian State University’s Principles of Fund Raising class, an upper-level class within the Department of Communication,...