Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre at Appalachian State University. His career spans 50+ years, over 450 productions, and acclaimed work across theatre, dance,...
Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026
We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.
As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.
Student team places second in national Race to Zero Competition
May 5, 2017
Team Appalachian [In]sight, a group of seven graduate and undergraduate students representing Appalachian State University’s Department of...
Appalachian student receives coveted Celia Moh Scholarship
May 2, 2017
John Barton, a junior industrial design major at Appalachian State University, was awarded the Celia Moh Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic...
Discover dance with Appalachian’s annual Summer Dance Series
Apr 28, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
Interior design seniors prepare for the future with portfolio review
Apr 28, 2017
By Madalene Smith
As the semester comes to a close, seniors in Appalachian State University’s Interior Design program in the Department...
Raichle named chair of the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Apr 27, 2017
Dr. Brian Raichle has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment after...
Downtown Boone community art parade to be held May 5
Apr 26, 2017
By Jennie Carlisle
**Update: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the procession has shifted to become a festive party inside HOW Space...
Appalachian student honored in international art competition
Apr 24, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017
Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the...
Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding
Apr 20, 2017
Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty....
Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
The writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the...