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.
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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 to pursue a master’s degree in public adm
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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 for a change...it was time for a new career.... Student
Christopher Todd ’12 ’14 named Laurel Park town manager
May 21, 2019
Laurel Park Town Council announced its new town manager Tuesday, a man who comes with experience working in Henderson County.
Alumni
Locally and globally, Lane Bailey ’87 ’89 works to improve communities
Jan 28, 2019
Salisbury City Manager Lane Bailey ’87 ’89 says he gets up each day to go to work to make his community a better place — whether
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Brock Long ’97 ’99 receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 11, 2018
BOONE, N.C.
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Doug Middleton ’15 an inspiration as master's degree-toting playmaker
Aug 9, 2018
Doug Middleton was impressing the New York Jets with his playmaking skills last summer when a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him for the season... Alumni
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long ’97 ’99 is the 2018 winner of Appalachian State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Photo by Marie Freeman leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec 15, 2017
Appalachian State University alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99, a native of Newton, North Carolina, serves as
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