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.
Engineering Internship at NCCET Helps High School Students Change a 6-year-old's Life
Dec 5, 2014
A high school internship at the N.C. Center for Engineering and Technology (NCCET) in Lenoir has helped a 6-year-old gain a hand.
A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem Proves Winner at Design Competition
Dec 5, 2014
Personal experience, creativity and the ability to simplify a complex problem have resulted in an award-winning project for two Appalachian State...
EPA P3 Grant Helps Researchers at Appalachian Explore Affordable Alternative Energy Options
Nov 26, 2014
Making a living as the owner of a small farm can be a hit or miss proposition. Farm owners must battle the weather, pests and rising energy costs...
Award Winning Furniture Design Grew from a Grandfather's Encouragement
Oct 29, 2014
Rebecca Goddard's award-winning furniture design is as much a tribute to her late grandfather as it is an acknowledgment of her talents.
ASU Presents Artist Janet Echelman
Oct 27, 2014
Appalachian State University presents a lecture titled "Reshaping Public Space" by artist Janet Echelman. Echelman will discuss her extraordinary...
Art Professor Awarded Grant for Research on Post-Digital Art
Oct 27, 2014
Assistant Professor of Art Tricia Treacy recently received a 2014 Craft Research Fund project grant for $10,000 to research hand-produced art in...
Internationally Known Artist, ASU Graduate Benjamin Walls to Visit, Exhibit Works at Blowing Rock Gallery and Frameworks
Oct 2, 2014
Benjamin Walls, ASU graduate and winner of both national and international awards for his fine art photography, will be featured in an exhibit...
Archived News Stories from the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Oct 1, 2014
Previous years' news stories are archived on Google Documents....