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CAP Through our Eyes: Matthew Medlin

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
Becka Dulaney, adviser Franklin High School

A Thought on Authenticity
Jan 21, 2025

When we are encouraged to be our authentic selves, it is often outlined with unspoken expectations.

WWHS Students Design Human-Centered Projects in Hurricane Relief Response

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
Keyara McKinney, adviser at R-S Central High School

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.

College Advising Corps, Front page
Hannah Thoman, adviser at Robbinsville High School

Growing Up as a Military Child: The Struggles of Connection
Feb 16, 2024

Growing up, moving was normal and something I expected pretty frequently.

College Advising Corps, Front page
Bridget Oberg, adviser Smoky Mountain High School

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
Ashley Bingman, Adviser Mitchell HS
CAP Through Our Eyes: Rachel Nave-Lewis

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...

GEAR UP, Front page
Emma Wright-Lail, Adviser at Burns High School

A Full Circle Moment: A New Meaning to Homecoming
Jan 5, 2024

I come from a small town in between western and piedmont North Carolina. In between Hickory and Shelby.

College Advising Corps, Front page
Alexandra Ramirez Tinoco, Adviser at Avery County High School & Marjorie Williams Academy

Tu Sueño
Dec 7, 2023

Have you ever thought you had your whole life planned out since you were a child? I had my whole life planned out since I was about five years old.

College Advising Corps, Front page
EPFP Cohort

Eight from the RCOE Participate in the Education Policy Fellowship Program
Dec 1, 2023

Eight faculty and staff in the Reich College of Education (RCOE), including four CAP staff members, will be participating in the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP): Dr...

GEAR UP, Front page, Empowering Teacher Learning, College Advising Corps
Taylor Kromer, adviser at Madison High School

Find Your Why
Nov 29, 2023

I grew up in a small town in rural North Carolina.

College Advising Corps, Front page