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App State Department of English co-sponsoring evening with acclaimed writer Leslie Jamison on Oct. 14
Sep 28, 2026

Charlie Baker Endowed Lecture Series: Leslie JamisonWednesday, Oct. 14, from 7–8:30 p.m.Appalachian Theatre of the High CountryFree Admission — Op...

Kate Quinn discusses her process in story writing and how she researches for her historical setting and character background at the Grandview Ballroom Sept. 17.

Bestselling author Kate Quinn urges support for libraries at App State
Sep 28, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn spoke at App State Sept. 17, sharing insights from her career and latest novel, “The Astral Library.”...

The Fall 2026 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series will feature Laure Gouraige (top left), Kate Quinn (top right), Irina Zhorov (bottom left), and Marty Cain (bottom right). Photos submitted

Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces fall 2026 lineup
Aug 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, four acclaimed writers will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus as part of the university’s 2026–27 Hug...

The Spring 2026 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series will feature five performances of a production by playwright Kira Rockwell (top left) and presentations by authors Tim Earley (top right), Lillian-Yvonne Bertram (bottom left), and Gary Wheeler (bottom right). Photos submitted

Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series presents Spring 2026 lineup
Jan 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Spring 2026 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will kick off with five theatrical...

The Fall 2025 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series will feature DeAndra Davis (top left), Taylor Brown (top right), Maria Dahvana Headley (Bottom left), and Kathryn Kirkpatrick (bottom right). Photos submitted

Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces Fall 2025 lineup
Aug 26, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, four acclaimed authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus as part of the university’s 2025–26&nbs...

Keith Hamilton Cobb will visit Appalachian State University's Boone campus from February 3 through 5, 2025. Photo by Ms. Donna Davis Photography

App State to host actor and playwright Keith Hamilton Cobb in February
Jan 27, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Department of Theatre and Dance, Hayes School of M...

Beyond Theater of Witness will host a virtual peacebuilding workshop on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. via Zoom.

November 20: Beyond Theater of Witness Workshop
Nov 11, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Beyond Theater of Witness will host a virtual peacebuilding workshop on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. via Zoom. Th...

An American Libretto

Remembering & Forgetting: An American Libretto - A poetic and musical homage to the countless victims of mass shootings. WHO A performance by: WHEN Bruce Dick, Rob Falvo, Kemp Jones, and Tom Whyte Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:00 PM
Apr 19, 2024

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Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

4 acclaimed authors to visit App State for spring 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–2...

Appalachian State University Libraries and the Department of English are hosting the Greenbriar International Film Festival on four Tuesdays throughout the Spring 2024 semester.

Spring 2024 Greenbriar International Film Festival Lineup Announced
Jan 25, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University Libraries and the Department of English are hosting the Greenbriar International Film...

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