I had an adviser, and now I'm one
Dec 5, 2021
When I think back to middle school, I knew that I wanted to go to college. Neither of my parents attended college, so I did not know how I would get t...
Collaborating Across Programs for Student Success in Swain County
Nov 22, 2021
Nestled on the banks of the Tuckasegee river at the Gateway of the Smokies, three institutions of higher education are collaborating in a unique way t...
Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part One
Nov 11, 2021
In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University. ...
Perspectives Features Join Adviser Perspective: Joseph Wheeler
Nov 5, 2021
I should’ve left for home earlier.I was 9. It was almost completely dark now, and I had no idea where I was. The Appalachian Mountains are a tr...
EPFP Announces 2021-2022 Cohort
Oct 25, 2021
The Educational Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) is a national program coordinated by the Institute for Educational Leadership whi...
FAFSA Mythbusting - Common Myths About Financial Aid and How to Overcome Them
Oct 22, 2021
October is here, and FAFSA season has officially begun! As an adviser, this is quite the busy month, seeing as October is College Awareness Month. At ...
Adviser Perspective: Noah Hedrick
Oct 8, 2021
Oftentimes, I think back to the question I’ve heard a thousand times over, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I can honestly s...
CAP Programs Collaborate During FAFSA Kickoff
Oct 7, 2021
Young Eisner Scholars (YES) Program Director, Susan Saule, contributes to today’s post by sharing how a recent FAFSA workshop provided the perfect o...
Creating Opportunities through GEAR UP Family Design Nights
Oct 4, 2021
Today’s post was written by GEAR UP Academic Innovation Specialist Jessica Stockham. She explains why family involvement and engagement is important...
Creating a Home Through Coaching
Sep 24, 2021
Ernesto Sirolli once said, “the future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people.” As advisers se...