App State receives $35 million federal grant to expand GEAR UP, a college access program serving middle and high school students in Western NC

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP grant to Appalachian State University’s College Access Partnerships in the Reich College of Education, according to a press release. GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.” The grant is the largest…

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