College Adviser Meets Students Where They Are
Apr 9, 2025
On September 24, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Ashe County, North Carolina.
College Advising Corps, Front page
Helene Reflections- Six Months After the Storm
Mar 26, 2025
This week marks six months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and left a permanent scar on the lives of thousands of students across the High Country.
Upward Bound
Making Meaning in the Wake of Helene
Mar 26, 2025
In September 2024, western North Carolina experienced what has been described as a once-in-a-100 (to some once-in-1000) year storm.
GEAR UP, Front page
Breaking Barriers: My Path from First-Gen Student to College Adviser
Mar 15, 2024
As a first-generation student who experienced the challenges of financial instability, my journey through higher education has been defined by persistence, determination...
College Advising Corps, Front page
Upward Bound's Jessica Dale Finalist for 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 12, 2024
College Access Partnership’s staff member Jessica Dale is recognized as a finalist for the 8th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards...
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ETL Navigators Present at 37th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium
Mar 7, 2024
Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) Navigators—Heather Childress, Sherry Thomas-Paddie, Holly Weaver, and Dr.
Front page, Empowering Teacher Learning
Camp NASCAR Coming this Summer
Mar 1, 2024
Rising GEAR UP sophomores and juniors can race into summer learning with a 5-day camp on the campus of Appalachian State University June 17-21.
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Psalms 46:5| Failure was never an option
Feb 26, 2024
Ever felt like a disappointment? It’s been 10 years of perseverance, sacrifice and faith that has gotten me through the toughest moments of my life.
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Growing Up as a Military Child: The Struggles of Connection
Feb 16, 2024
Growing up, moving was normal and something I expected pretty frequently.
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Preschoolers To Highschoolers: The Moments That Last
Jan 26, 2024
Finding myself as a high school employee was never part of my plan.
College Advising Corps, Front page
New College Access Grant Awarded to Appalachian State University
Jan 10, 2024
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Front page, GEAR UP, On Ramp Appalachia
CAP Through our Eyes: Rachel Nave-Lewis
Jan 9, 2024
In this series, we will feature individual CAP staff members and dive into their unique perspectives on college access, education, the role of our grant programs in the...
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