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Theatre and Dance Professor, Marianne Adams, to Carry the University Banner at the HSOM/ CFAA Spring 2025 Commencement
May 8, 2025

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Professor Marianne Adams, a distinguished leader in Theatre and Dance, has been nominated by the College and the Provost to carry the University Banner at the Spring 2025 Hayes School of Music/College...

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Appalachian State University Students and Alumni Shine in "Embers" Exhibition
May 7, 2025

BOONE, NC — May 6, 2025 — The Department of Art at Appalachian State University proudly announces strong representation in the "Embers" exhibition currently on display in downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Thirteen of the eighteen featured artists are current AppState students or alumni, showcasing the...

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Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World
Apr 30, 2025

Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out. Today, at just 26 years old, she stands at the top of her game as a kitchen and bath design professional, recently earning her a spot in the prestigious National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) Thirty Under 30...

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Kelly Davis, an assistant communication professor at Appalachian State University, directs another season of “A Craftsman’s Legacy”
Sep 22, 2016

Kelly Davis, an assistant professor of electronic media and broadcasting in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, has...

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Appalachian State University hosts “Power of Design 16”
Sep 21, 2016

Students, faculty and the community are invited to kick off “Power of Design 16” by attending a reception at 6:30 p.m. and panel discussion at 7...

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Communication student covers hot topics with Dean of Students on AppTV
Sep 19, 2016

Shannon Carr, a senior electronic media and broadcasting and political science double major, recently sat down with Dean of Students J.J. Brown...

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ASU geology, art department collaborating on life-size "dinosaur" model [Mountain Times]
Sep 13, 2016

Appalachian State University is the home to several unique sculptures, and is currently in the process of bringing history to life with a new...

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Theatre and Dance presents the 2016 “First Year Showcase”
Sep 9, 2016

BOONE—The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2016 “First Year Showcase” September 22–24 at 7 p.m. with...

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Wayfinding study provides unique research opportunities for undergraduates
Sep 6, 2016

Dr. Hessam Ghamari has long been interested in evidence-based healthcare design. In recent years, his research focus has shifted specifically to...

Students rehearse for the 2015 24-hour arts festival.

Playcrafters presents the 24-hour Arts Festival September 11
Sep 1, 2016

by Julia Ridenhour

Playcrafters will present its third annual 24-hour Arts Festival at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 in the I.G. Greer...

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Teaching the Teachers: Art professor’s unique research changes her curriculum, prompts book deal
Aug 30, 2016

Dr. Brooke Hofsess felt that something was missing in her work educating teachers. As a secondary school art teacher turned university professor...