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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."

College of Fine and Applied Arts Award Winners Announced
Nov 2, 2022

The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to announce our award winners for 2022.

Dr. Emory Stephen Daniel Jr.

App State Professor Publishes Research on Gamers’ Moral Considerations in Video Games
Nov 2, 2022

Dr. Emory Stephen Daniel Jr., from Appalachian State University's Department of Communication, publishes research on morality in gaming.

App State faculty Jack Martin participated in the 2022 Sun Trip California

Jack Martin's Solar Bike Adventure
Oct 31, 2022

Not only do our Sustainable Technology and Built Environment faculty teach well, but they also embark on grand adventures - sustainable...

A group of App State faculty will be presenting their work at the “Transformations” exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts from Nov. 4, 2022 - May 6, 2023.

App State Faculty Group Presenting Digital Creations at Turchin Exhibit
Oct 31, 2022

How are digital tools being utilized and taught by contemporary artists, designers and architects? How do these tools both facilitate and...

Dan Vallie, Doug Rice and Craig Mundy share stories about the radio business while WASU students listen in.

Alumni Take Over WASU!
Oct 28, 2022

App State alumni came back to campus on Oct. 27-28 to take over the WASU radio station during the Alumni Takeover.

Architecture Studio III Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition

App Students' Design Wins 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Competition
Oct 26, 2022

On October 25, 2022, seven ASU student teams enrolled in the Architecture Studio III course competed in the 2022 NCMCA Sigmon Memorial...

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy designed this display for Frito Lays.

App State Students Win Frito Lay Design Challenge
Oct 26, 2022

App State students Alli Lackey and Jasmine McElroy recently won the 2022 PAVE Frito Lay Student Design Challenge by designing a point of purchase...

Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova during their trip in Ghana.

Sustainable Development Faculty Foster Partnership with University in Ghana
Oct 25, 2022

Over the last 12 years, Dr. Anatoli Ignatov and Dr. Jacqui Ignatova have been building a relationship with the University for Development Studies...

App students needed for Solar District Cup Team

App Students Needed for Multi-Disciplinary Solar District Cup Team
Oct 21, 2022

We are soliciting applications of Appalachian State University students from different departments for a mutidisciplinary team to develop a...

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is proud to present "The Moors," a mysterious dark comedy by Jen Silverman.

Laughter, Shock, and Horror at Appalachian
Oct 21, 2022

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is proud to present "The Moors," a mysterious dark comedy by Jen Silverman....