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.
IDEXlab unveils HOW Space to promote community collaboration [The Appalachian]
Apr 14, 2017
On April 7, faculty and students of the IDEXlab joined student artists and the public to celebrate the unveiling of the HOW Space, a...
Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted...
Applied Design hosts “Showcase 2017” on April 23
Apr 12, 2017
The Department of Applied Design’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present “Showcase 2017” at Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday,...
Appalachian students partner with biomaterials company, build sustainable products
Apr 11, 2017
Furniture designer Alyssa Coletti is determined to expand student exposure to and experience with sustainable design. An adjunct in Appalachian...
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre celebrates 45 years of smiles throughout the High Country
Apr 7, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
Appalachian faculty and students collaborate on energy conservation research
Apr 6, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Theatre professor puts design skills to work in collaboration with Hayes School of Music
Apr 4, 2017
Mike Helms, professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, is bringing his vast knowledge of set...
Sustainable development major places first in state-wide poetry contest
Mar 31, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Morgan DePue, a senior sustainable development major, was the winner of this year’s Sherry Pruitt Poetry Contest. The...
UNC GA grant supports Appalachian, New River Light and Power and energy research across UNC system
Mar 30, 2017
Over the past decade, Appalachian State University has amassed one of the largest and the most diverse portfolio of renewable energy facilities...
Appalachian State University earns Active Learning Center Grant to support AppLab
Mar 29, 2017
By Haley Childers