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Communication alumnus wins state journalism award
Apr 11, 2018

Joey Pitchford, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication, was recently awarded third place for education report...

Appalachian’s Distance Education Offers Life-Changing Opportunities
Mar 27, 2018

by Mary Anne SavageWith a full-time job and a newborn son, Jenna Friday ‘17 was faced with limited options when she decided to pursue a bachelor’s...

Appalachian professor directs season four of “A Craftsman’s Legacy”
Aug 25, 2017

Dr. Kelly Davis, assistant professor of electronic media and broadcasting in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University, returns ...

Appalachian communication professor helps students turn assignments into podcast fame
Jul 13, 2017

By Ken KeuffelAt Appalachian State University some of the best essays of communication students now circulate far beyond campus, providing content for...

Communication professor receives Scripps Howard Visiting Professor grant
Jun 16, 2017

Shanshan Lou, assistant professor of advertising in Appalachian State University's Department of Communication, has been selected as the Scripps ...

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Appalachian alumna wins state journalism award for best news feature
Mar 30, 2017

Nina Mastandrea, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, has won seco...

App State Internet mediated students win academic research award [profwriter.com]
Mar 9, 2017

Students in the Appalachian State Internet-mediated degree program won a prestigious award and were published in Explorations: The Journal of Und...

An Appalachian love affair: Chad and Kelly Seigler ‘97
Feb 14, 2017

Chad and Kelly Seigler didn’t come to Appalachian State University looking for love. Both were driven students interested in exploring the communica...

Dr. Carolyn Edy publishes new book on the history of women war correspondents
Jan 12, 2017

Dr. Carolyn Edy, assistant professor of journalism in Appalachian's Department of Communication, has published "The Woman War Correspondent, the ...

New portable TV studio prepares Appalachian State University students for broadcasting careers
Dec 8, 2016

As the lights dimmed in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the evening of Nov. 18, five electronic media and broadcasting (EM/B) students ...