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CAP Executive Director Jim Beeler to serve on Rebuilding Western NC Advisory Board
Nov 20, 2024

Read about how CAP Executive Director, Jim Beeler, will serve on the Rebuilding Western NC Advisory Board.

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ETL Team Publishes Its First Micro-Credential

ETL Team Publishes Its First Micro-Credential
Nov 5, 2024

As part of their research, the ETL team supports teacher professional development using micro-credentials (competency-based professional learning that helps teachers gain the skills and...

Empowering Teacher Learning, Front page
Hurricane Relief

Hurricane 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 overwhelming outpouring of support from the Appalachian co

GEAR UP, Front page

GEAR UP Students Converge at Appalachian State STEAM Expo
May 2, 2022

On Thursday, April 28, nearly 600 GEAR UP students converged on the campus of Appal

GEAR UP
Hannah Adcox

Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Adcox
May 1, 2022

Upward Bound students come from a variety of backgrounds and have faced both personal and academic challenges.

Upward Bound
Jennifer Salazar-Sanchez

Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Salazar-Sanchez
May 1, 2022

What dreams for your life and career do you have?

Upward Bound
Kallie Kressly

Navigating College Access Barriers for Students in Foster Care
Apr 22, 2022

I have had the privilege of serving as the Appalachian College Advising Corps Adviser at Marjorie Williams Academy (Williams) for nearly two years.

College Advising Corps
Upward Bound students participate in the Upward Bound Scholars’ Bowl at the SAEOPP 2022 Regional Academic Competition at Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Edgar Sandoval-Rodriguez

Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Four
Apr 5, 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.

Upward Bound
Stafford (far left) in attendance at the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) Conference.

I am my brother’s keeper: A journey of resilience
Apr 1, 2022

“I am my brother’s keeper!”, the phrase that was echoed throughout a room filled with black and brown young men that possessed hunger, dedication, and resilie

College Advising Corps
Madison High science teachers

RootEd Program Supports Local Restoration Program
Mar 29, 2022

MARS HILL - What started off as a trip to a local park has now turned into something far more substantial. 

GEAR UP
Molly Riddle
Trinity Robertson aims for higher when it comes to scoring in air rifle competitions and in her postsecondary goals. She and her JROTC rifle team at R-S Central High School in Rutherford, North Carolina, won the State Air Rifle Championship in 2021 and in 2022. Trinity will join the Army National Guard before heading to Appalachian State University in the fall.