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 students partner with nonprofits
Dec 22, 2015
Students Place in TEECA East Conference Competition
Nov 30, 2015
Seven students attended the TEECA (Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Assocation) East Conference in Virginia Beach, VA.
Environmental writer Jimmy Guignard holds reading and book signing Nov. 19 at Appalachian
Nov 10, 2015
BOONE—On Nov. 19, environmental writer Jimmy Guignard will read from “Pedaling the Sacrifice Zone: Teaching, Writing, and Living about the...
Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Nov 9, 2015
BOONE—A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the...
Beasley Media Group Chairman and CEO George G Beasley Receives two Significant Industry Awards during the 2015 Radio Show.
Nov 5, 2015
Both the Prestigious National Radio Award and America's Best Broadcaster Award Were Presented to George G. Beasley Last Week in Atlanta
Graphic Design Faculty Participates in "Compendium” Exhibition at the Islip Art Museum on Long Island
Nov 5, 2015
Mark Nystrom, Associate Professor in Graphic Design is participating in "Compendium" at the Islip Art Museum on Long Island. Two of his wind...
Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University Presents Andy Warhol: Musing
Nov 5, 2015
Andy Warhol: Musing
Selections from the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Permanent Collection,
Gifts of The Andy...
ASU Faculty and Students Participate in 34th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts
Oct 9, 2015
On Saturday, September 26th, Appalachian State University faculty and students performed, demonstrated, and volunteered during the...