CAP Through our Eyes: Matthew Medlin
Jan 31, 2025
In this series, we feature individual CAP staff members and dive into their unique perspectives on college access, education, the role of our grant programs in the community, and more.
Front page, Upward Bound
A Thought on Authenticity
Jan 21, 2025
When we are encouraged to be our authentic selves, it is often outlined with unspoken expectations.
WWHS Teacher Guides Students Through Hurricane Relief Engineering Project
Jan 10, 2025
Students and educators throughout western North Carolina know all too well the impact Hurricane Helene has had on their communities.
Front page, Empowering Teacher Learning
A Glimpse Inside YES-Appalachia in North Carolina
Jan 27, 2021
YES-Appalachia is a community-based organization that identifies high-performing, low-income students from rural Appalachia.
Young Eisner Scholars
Nearly $12 million in federal funding supports App State Empowering Teacher Learning program
Jan 22, 2021
Appalachian State University's College Access Partnerships has been awarded nearly $12 million in federal grant funding from the U.S.
Empowering Teacher Learning
“Likes” in the Time of Cholera (Or Covid. Or Swine Flu. Or SARS. Or…)
Jan 5, 2021
Each morning, when I get to the school, the first ten or so minutes of my work day are spent scrolling through Instagram.
College Advising Corps
Interview Experience - Tiffany Patterson & Abraham Howell
Nov 20, 2020
Tiffany Patterson, Franklin High School
College Advising Corps
Working at Home: Returning to my High School Alma Mater
Nov 11, 2020
A year ago, I never expected, as a double business major, to be working in education.
College Advising Corps
Pushing Through the Pandemic: College Fair Edition
Oct 30, 2020
Serving as an adviser with the Appalachian College Advising Corps has afforded me the opportunity to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education.
College Advising Corps
Advisers Perspective: Alex Rangel
Oct 23, 2020
Coming into my role as a College Adviser from a social work background was very fitting.
College Advising Corps
The Mountains of Smoky High
Oct 12, 2020
With the exception of a few internships, this position with the College Advising Corps has been my first experience in the professional field.
College Advising CorpsCollaboration for College Access
Oct 2, 2020
Anyone who has spent time in a small community knows that people can wear multiple hats, and all of your daily tasks may not be included in your job descripti
College Advising Corps
Working in the Professional World
Sep 25, 2020
My idea of “professional” is slightly eccentric. I thought I would be running my own farm by now.
College Advising Corps