Jason Spokas shares his experience interning with the Department of Homeland Security
Feb 13, 2025
As part of the MPA experience, I applied for an internship with the United States Department of Homeland Security in Brunswick, Georgia. This prestigi...
Katelyn McKinney shares how App State's MPA program is preparing her for a career in public service
Feb 13, 2025
My journey toward a career in public service began with a deep interest in the challenges and opportunities facing cities and counties, which led me t...
Derek Kolb shares why he chose App State's MPA program
Feb 13, 2025
After eight years of service to the United States as an Infantry Soldier in the Army and a decade of non-profit experience, I was fatigued and ready f...
Q&A: Melanie Jordan shares how App State's MPA program helped her progress towards her goals
Feb 13, 2025
How long have you been in the program and what is your concentration?I began the program in Spring of 2023 as an Accelerated Admissions student, so I ...
Q&A: Trey Blackwood shares how App State's MPA program helped him progress towards his goals
Feb 13, 2025
How long have you been in the program and what is your concentration?I am in my last semester of the MPA program, but I started the program through th...
Q&A: Hope Borders shares her experience in App State's MPA program
Mar 23, 2022
Q: What is your name?A: Hope BordersQ: How long have you been in the MPA Program and what is your concentration?A: This is my second year in the ...
Q&A: Daniel Odom shares his perspective on distance education
Feb 28, 2022
Q: What is your name?A: Daniel OdomQ: How long have you been in the MPA Program?A: I started with the Hickory Cohort of the Distance Educati...
Q&A: Paxton Caroline Hayes shares her experience in App State's MPA program
Feb 22, 2022
Q: What is your name?A: Paxton Caroline HayesQ: How long have you been in the MPA Program and what is your concentration?A: I am in my ...
Q&A: Drew Finley shares his experience in the program
Feb 21, 2022
Q: How long have you been in the MPA Program and what is your concentration?A: I am currently in my second semester of the MPA program. My concentrati...
App State alumna Marisa Sedlak ’14 ’20 is a parks and recreation star
Apr 6, 2021
BOONE, N.C. — Mountaineer Marisa Sedlak ’14 ’20 is a new parks and recreation star. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently...