CAP Through our Eyes: Wes Calbreath
Jun 23, 2025
In this series, we feature individual CAP staff members and dive into the
Front page, GEAR UPAcademic Innovation In Action
Jun 20, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11, 180 educators, administrators, and partners convened at the Reich College of Education at Appala
GEAR UP, Front pageGEAR UP Alumni Spotlight: Peyton Cline
May 14, 2025
Peyton Cline always knew that she was going to attend college.
GEAR UP, Front page2025 Swain County STEAM Expo
Apr 28, 2025
On Thursday, April 24, the STEAM Expo took place at Swain Middle School for the second year in a row.
GEAR UP, Front pageMaking 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 pageGEAR UP Campus Visits Across North Carolina
Mar 14, 2025
One of the cornerstones of the Appalachian GEAR UP Program is campus visits.
GEAR UP, Front pageEducation Policy Fellowship Program 2024-2025 Cohort
Dec 12, 2024
Six faculty and staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) including two CAP staff members, and five educators from GEAR UP districts will be... GEAR UP, Front page
Inaugural GEAR UP L.E.A.D Student Coalition Program Cohort Announced
Dec 9, 2024
The GEAR UP L.E.A.D Coalition Program launches its inaugural cohort this month, and 25 student leaders from across western North Carolina ha
Front page, GEAR UPHurricane Relief & Support
Oct 29, 2024
In light of the devastation and destruction that Hurricane Helene left in its path across Western North Carolina, there has been an overwhel
GEAR UP, Front pageApp State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
Sep 4, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — The U.S.
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