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Monday's gathering on Scott Plaza in front of the Alamance Building offered an opportunity to welcome new and returning members of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy, the university's college access and success program for local high school students.

Friends, family and supporters gathered with members of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy's Kappa Class to cheer them on as they prepare to attend colleges and universities around the state this fall. 

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy Kappa Scholar Jenny Te Vazquez has made history by becoming the first of the program's students to be awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill.

The March 24 article in The Times-News of Burlington told the story of Sarah Rawls, a member of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy's first cohort who will begin pursuing her doctorate at Temple University this year. 

The NC Emerge 1G Summit was hosted and led by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's Examining Disparities in Educational Access Living Learning Community and drew attendees from students around the state.

The new scholarship gifts and commitments announced by President Leo M. Lambert and a group of key university volunteers on Friday come from seven inspired donors.

Monday's gathering on Scott Plaza in front of the Alamance Building offered an opportunity to welcome new and returning members of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy, the university's college access and success program for local high school students.  

Members of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy's Iota Class were joined by friends, family and supporters on May 16 for a celebration of their success. 

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy Assistant Director John Pickett presented information about the academic and non-cognitive skills necessary in the college-planning process to enhance college access and success efforts.  

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy Assistant Director Jenni Johnson participated on a panel discussing how to support undocumented students in higher education.