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.
Appalachian student named ‘Best of the Best’ by professional association
Mar 10, 2017
By John Craft
Five Appalachian students are semi-finalists for Fulbright Scholars program
Mar 7, 2017
Two of the five students selected are Fine and Applied Arts majors! Read...
Theatre and Dance presents the 2017 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Mar 6, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
Smith Gallery at Appalachian presents Art and Design Expo 2017
Mar 6, 2017
The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents Art and Design Expo 2017, an annual juried student exhibition and arts...
Appalachian hosts Food for Thought: A Sustainable, Community Series on Food beginning March 7
Mar 3, 2017
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development Jacqui Ignatova is co-leading the first roundtable on food sovereignty on March 7....
Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘APProach’ through March 10
Feb 27, 2017
Art students Raven Moffet of Atlanta, Kellee Morgado of Grass Valley, California and Alexa Cavas of Wilson are three of the students who will...
Appalachian’s Playcrafters presents six original works in the 2017 New Play Festival
Feb 24, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
Appalachian dance faculty facilitate Pilates workshops to strengthen spirit, body and mind
Feb 22, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
"Roxanne's Rivalry" scholarship fundraiser returns to Appalachian's campus March 4
Feb 16, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the fundraiser “Roxanne’s Rivalry” in the Valborg Theatre on March 4...
An Appalachian love affair: Chad and Kelly Seigler ‘97
Feb 14, 2017
Chad and Kelly Seigler didn’t come to Appalachian State University looking for love. Both were driven students interested in exploring the...