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2024 Awards of Distinction

App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these Mountaineers for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members. The event, held April 25, took place in the Grandview...

App State Advantage 2024

Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to a better life for North Carolinians, paving the way for higher wages and greater opportunities.

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Appalachian Theatre and Dance Professor Honored in New York City: Venerable Drama Book Shop Hosts Book Signing by Dr. Ray Miller
May 3, 2024

A "quintessential New York institution" was the ideal location for a book-signing by noted High Country author Dr. Ray Miller, who autographed first edition copies of his latest publication, "Dance on the American Musical Theatre Stage: A History."

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The Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble in the Valborg Theatre: Department of Theatre and Dance Showcase Runs April 3 – 7, 2024
Mar 21, 2024

BOONE, NC – The Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian State University proudly presents the 2024 Spring...

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The Appalachian and The Peel Receive Numerous Accolades at the State Level
Mar 1, 2024

BOONE, NC - The Appalachian student-run news organization and The Peel Literature & Arts Review, the student-run literary and arts...

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App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has strengthened its standing among the nation’s best schools for online education,...

Spring 2024 Campus Conversations Episode 1

Campus Conversations with Dean Shannon Campbell, Episode 1, with Professor Elizabeth Parks
Feb 13, 2024

This is the full episode of Spring 2024 Campus Conversations, featuring Dean Shannon Campbell. This week, we visit with Professor Elizabeth Parks...

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MEN ON BOATS: An Action-Packed, Historical Adventure Through The Grand Canyon From The Comfort of a Seat in The Theatre
Feb 13, 2024

No Men, No Boats, No Way You Want to Miss This Show!

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App State Alumni, Luke Southern of Fisher Marantz Stone, Named Among Light Collective's International 40 Under 40 in Lighting Design
Feb 5, 2024

BOONE, NC [February 6, 2024] — Luke Southern, an App State Alumnus and Senior Designer with FMS in New York City, has been...

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Dr. Chris Patti Leads Discussion with Bob Horowitz at the NC Governor's Mansion
Jan 26, 2024

Dr. Chris Patti, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and an Affiliate Faculty for the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, &...

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Theatre and Dance Welcomes Kari Margolis to App State for Artist Residency
Jan 24, 2024

BOONE, NC - The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce an upcoming artist residency with...

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2023 CFAA Celebration of Excellence Recap & Video
Dec 6, 2023

We recently held our 2nd Annual CFAA Celebration of Excellence event at the Plemmons Student Union in the Parkway Ballroom to recognize our...