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's Smith Gallery presents "Fuse Box" Feb. 16-26
Feb 13, 2017
The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will present "Fuse Box," a graphic design student exhibition, Feb. 16 through Feb. 26 with a...
Appalachian hosts Theatre in Our Schools: A Day of Theatre Workshops to engage and inspire regional youth
Feb 10, 2017
By: Nancye Edwards
The North Carolina Theatre Conference to honor Appalachian with its College/University Award
Feb 10, 2017
Appalachian State University has received the 2016 College/University Award of the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC), a Greensboro-based...
Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Silence”
Feb 9, 2017
By: Nancye Edwards
Appalachian’s Sustainable Development Department to host author Jeff Biggers Feb. 17
Feb 9, 2017
The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University welcomes noted author, performer and educator Jeff...
Appalachian alumnus and professor gives back through student scholarships
Feb 8, 2017
Theatre Professor Gordon Hensley ’97 has always been drawn to Appalachian State University. First as a theatre education student, and now as a...
Appalachian State University students expand horizons with travel scholarship
Feb 8, 2017
By Madalene Smith
Senior graphic design students Alex Amaya and Anna Cantrell will be traveling to the Netherlands this May through the...
The Women’s and Inclusive Theatre Troupe presents world premiere by Appalachian alumna
Feb 3, 2017
By Nancye Edwards
IlaSahai Prouty named associate dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Feb 2, 2017
IlaSahai Prouty, assistant professor in the Department of Art at Appalachian State University, has been named associate dean of the College of...
Appalachian students awarded top honors in product design competition
Jan 30, 2017
Appalachian State University industrial design seniors Rickey Bell of Davie County, Myers Welborn of Lexington and Nathan Haeme of Boone each...