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.
Successful Food Summit held by Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development [The Appalachian]
Apr 5, 2016
The 2016 Food Summit, Seeding Community Resilience, was held on April 2 with the goal of inspiring people to learn and take action in the...
Theatre clubs open two shows April 10-17
Apr 4, 2016
Come see "Miscast" on April 10 and "Wonder of the World" April 15, 16 or 17!
World Art Drop Day comes to Appalachian [The Appalachian]
Mar 30, 2016
Senior art education major Shauna Caldwell coordinated App State’s Art Drop Day on March 24, 2016.
Sustainability Spotlight - Ryan Gillespie
Mar 29, 2016
Ryan Gillespie, a senior Sustainable Technology major, is passionate about what he calls "responsible transportation." Over the last year,...
Appalachian Dance Ensemble presents the spring showcase April 7–9
Mar 25, 2016
BOONE—The Appalachian Dance Ensemble will present their spring concert in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the Appalachian State...
Appalachian hosts inaugural Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship
Mar 24, 2016
The symposium will be held April 1-2 at Plemmons Student Union and features keynote speaker William Cleveland, director of the Center for...
New book by Dr. Jennifer Westerman explores environmental justice issues
Mar 23, 2016
Dr. Jennifer Westerman has published “Working on Earth: Class and Environmental Justice” with Dr. Christina Roberts of the University of Nevada-...
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “Aladdin” April 1–3
Mar 22, 2016
All performances will be held in the I.G. Greer Studio Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and children and $10 for adults.
Panorama 2016 is tomorrow!
Mar 21, 2016
Panorama 2016, a night of student-led TED talks, is tomorrow! You're invited to come out to the Parkway Ballroom at 7 p.m. for more on:
Feasibility study tests e-bike market in Boone
Mar 18, 2016
Boone—Ryan Gillespie has big ideas to improve the commuter experience in Boone.