App State Digital Journalism Students Tackle Local News Deserts Through Service‑Learning Partnership
Jun 5, 2026
As local news deserts continue to expand across the United States, students in Appalachian State University’s Digital Journalism capstone course are...
AppTV Releases Its First Narrative Show In 5 Years
Jun 3, 2026
“Elkstone 333” is a dialogue-driven dramedy following three freshmen at App State who are navigating identity, friendships and ambitions. Behind t...
Department of Communication Students Accept Awards at BEA Festival of Media Arts in Las Vegas
May 7, 2026
Students from App State’s Department of Communication recently accepted two awards from The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) 2026 Festival of M...
Second Story Media Seniors Step Into Their Futures With Confidence, Creativity, and a Shared Drive to Make an Impact
Apr 28, 2026
Second Story Media was created to empower students to bring bold ideas, sharp instincts, and a willingness to learn by doing. This year’s gradu...
App State Student Journalists Earn Top Honors at CMA’s Spring Convention in New York City
Mar 19, 2026
Students from The Appalachian and The Peel spent a recent weekend in New York City representing App State at the College Media Association’s Spring ...
COMING SOON – THE INAUGURAL EMERGING FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE!
Feb 12, 2026
BOONE, N.C. – The first ever Emerging Filmmakers Showcase will take place on Feb. 24 at the Greenbriar Theater in Plemmons Student Union. Nine films...
Communication Students Travel Far and Wide During Fall 2025 Semester
Jan 28, 2026
A number of students within the Department of Communication traveled during the fall 2025 semester. Accompanied by their faculty advisers, the student...
Celebrating Graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dec 19, 2025
In the College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA), we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements of our students. Rooted in a student-first, trans...
App State’s Second Story Media Debuts Beyond the Table Documentary at Appalachian Theater
Dec 16, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Second Story Media, Appalachian State University’s student-run communication agency, premiered an original documentary, Beyond the T...
AppState Student Media Outlets Win National Awards
Oct 30, 2025
Congratulations are in order for AppState’s student media organizations and Appalachian Weekly News (AWN), the curriculum-based TV program carried o...