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.
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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.
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GEAR UP Campus Visits Across North Carolina
Mar 14, 2025
One of the cornerstones of the Appalachian GEAR UP Program is campus visits.
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Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Five
Oct 21, 2022
In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University.
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Healthcare Showcase at Tri-County Community College
Oct 19, 2022
Tri-County Community College recently welcomed GEAR UP students from Robbinsville High School and Hayesville Middle School to le
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Wilkes County GEAR UP Program Hosts Award-Winning Speaker
Sep 23, 2022
Today’s post was written by the Wilkes County GEAR UP team of coordinators: Kathryn Wright, Jody Freeman, Brie Jarvis, and Kyla Kerr.
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A Full Circle Moment
Sep 23, 2022
I grew up a Latina in a predominantly white community. Like many other people of color, I faced daily struggles due to the identities I held.
College Advising Corps
Additional Funds Awarded to College Access Partnerships Grant Programs
Sep 14, 2022
Upward Bound and College Advising Corps recently received additional grant funding extending the duration of the programs.
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How Advising Guided Me
Sep 9, 2022
I attended the orientation for my master’s program last week.
College Advising Corps
Mapping for Resiliency
Aug 5, 2022
Last fall, Appalachian GEAR UP identified ten faculty members from colleges across the region to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Teaching For Community
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Upward Bound Student Featured in Local Art Installation
Jun 13, 2022
Alisa Cruz-Mendez, an intern of TOSS, is a STEAM advocate based in Morganton, NC.
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How College Advising Corps is filling the college counselor gap and helping students prepare for life after high school
Jun 13, 2022
Lyric Larson graduated from Caldwell Early College High School last month and is headed to Western Carolina University this fall with the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation...
College Advising Corps
A conversation with CAP Student, Riley Hollars
May 31, 2022
Riley Hollars, a Watauga High School rising junior shares with us some recent, valuable accomplishments and opportunities helped made possible by College Access Partnerships...
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