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Theatre and Dance Explores the Art of Noh in Japan
Aug 24, 2026

The Department of Theatre and Dance recently completed a three‑week study abroad program in Tokyo titled “The Music, Drama, and Performance of Noh.” Led by Assistant Professor of Acting and Stage Movement Elizabeth Parks, the immersive experience introduced students to one of Japan’s oldest and...

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Appalachian State’s Travis Donovan Completes 2026 Digital Stone Project & International Artist Residency
Aug 12, 2026

The Appalachian State University Department of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor and Sculpture Coordinator Travis Donovan has recently returned from Gramolazzo, Italy, after completing the 2026 Digital Stone Project (DSP) Residency. This marks Donovan’s second time participating...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Six Appalachian students awarded the Generation Study Abroad Scholarship
Jan 23, 2017

Alex Amaya and Anna Cantrell, both senior graphic design majors, are two of six Appalachian students to receive the Generation Study Abroad...