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Alumni in Action: Darris Means ’05 shapes student success through meaningful connections
December 14, 2022
Means is currently an associate professor at University of Pittsburgh's School of Education and has a goal to build networks that focus on addressing racial, class, spatial inequities and injustices in education.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy holds final Saturday Program of the year
December 12, 2022
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy celebrates the successes of 2022 and looks forward to continued success in 2023.
Travella Free named executive director of the Center for Access and Success
June 29, 2022
Free comes to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from Kentucky State University where she has served as the 4-H State program leader, 4-H specialist and director of the Rosenwald 4-H Youth Development Center for the past five years.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy celebrates return of summer residential experience with ice cream social
June 15, 2022
Sixty-six Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy scholars gathered at Scott Plaza on Tuesday, June 14, as they begin their summer residential program.
John Pickett begins as director of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy as program enters ‘a new era’
June 14, 2022
John Pickett took over as director of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy on June 1 following Terry Tomasek, who will continue as a full-time faculty member at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
13th Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy cohort recognized at President’s Reception
May 11, 2022
Eighteen students in the Xi cohort of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy were celebrated at Lakeside Upstairs on Tuesday, May 10.
Summer session combines academics, college prep for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy scholars
June 29, 2021
A modified two-week program offered these Alamance-Burlington School System high school students the opportunity to participate in academic seminars, gain insights into the college application process and offer each other support.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LEADS Impact: Spotlight on Scholarships
June 21, 2021
The Odyssey Scholarship Program offers opportunities for students like Jewel Tillman ’21 to become leaders on campus and after graduation. Growing the number of scholarships to produce graduates the world needs is the top priority of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LEADS campaign.
Tri-Area College Access Roundtable connects college access and success professionals
May 25, 2021
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy partners with Student U Durham and the Emily K Center to host a virtual roundtable event for local college access and success professionals.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy celebrates 12th class at President’s Reception
May 14, 2021
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academy celebrated its 12th cohort, the Nu Class, during a celebration with family and supporters at Lakeside Hall on Thursday night.