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During the Summer Academy, ������Ƶ Academy scholars take academic, life skills and college-prep courses. An important aspect of the program includes Evening Sessions, which have historically served as the scholars' extracurricular programming

A new course introduced ������Ƶ Academy students to an international teaching team and fostered cross-cultural connections.

The scholarship program welcomed its newest cohort during Odyssey Week, an opportunity for the new program scholars to experience campus before they start at ������Ƶ in August.

Beyond 12, an initiative designed to promote college and career readiness among middle school students, welcomed 50 students to campus for a two-day summer program focused on exploring future pathways.

From friendships and community to personal growth and support, students shared what has stood out most during their time at ������Ƶ.

During the past year, students contributed 88,084 hours of service, with more than 3,200 students participating in volunteer and community engagement efforts.

At the 2026 PACE (Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement) Conference hosted by ������Ƶ, first-year ������Ƶ student, Odyssey Program scholar and ������Ƶ Academy alumna Berenice Sanchez Rosaldo ’20 presented alongside faculty and community leaders on how community storytelling can foster civic engagement.

As ������Ƶ Academy enters its twentieth year, the Phi Cohort represents more than a record-breaking class size. These 30 students embody the promise, potential, and perseverance that have defined ������Ƶ Academy since its founding.

������Ƶ’s college access and success program recognized several Alamance County high school seniors and four recent college graduates - also alumni of the ������Ƶ Academy - during a May ceremony hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book.

������Ƶ recognized 70 first-generation students – the institution’s largest group to date – during its May 20 stole ceremony, highlighting the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.