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Senior Spotlight: Arianna Bennett, a double major, a creator, and compassionate leader
Apr 29, 2026

As she prepares to graduate from Appalachian State University, Arianna Bennett leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity, leadership, and an unwave...

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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...

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100 Strong Productions Film Festival – App State Electronic Media /Broadcasting Student Representation
Apr 24, 2026

Two Appalachian State University filmmakers are preparing to see their work reach a wider audience this spring, as their documentary shorts have been ...

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Digital Journalism Major Awarded Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship
Mar 24, 2026

Up until Saturday night, Appalachian State junior Maxwell Schwanz hadn’t seen his hometown Charlotte Hornets play a game in about three years. There...

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Digital Journalism Major Interviews NFL Player for Watauga Democrat
Mar 23, 2026

Max Schwanz, a junior Digital Journalism major, recently interviewed App State’s former defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles about his Seattle Seahawk...

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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 ...

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Alumna Hollie Moore Earns Multiple State Journalism Honors from the SC Press Association
Mar 18, 2026

App State alumna Hollie Moore '23 (Journalism and Public Relations) has been recognized with a series of top awards from the South Carolina Press Asso...

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App State Public Relations Alum Named to Triad Business Journal's Class of 2026 40 Under 40
Mar 4, 2026

Jordan Rogers '18, Director of Marketing and Relationship Develpment, The NC Telehealth Network...

Inaugural Ap State Emerging Filmmakers Showcase Tuesday, Feb. 24 Greenbriar Theater

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...

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Boone Docs Film Festival turns 5!
Feb 12, 2026

February 2, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACTS:Beth Davison | davisonb@appstate.eduJason Deathridge | jdeathridge@apptheatre.orgAnne Ward | warda...