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From College Dropout to Honor Student: Dylan Dixon Reflects on Second Chance at Nursing

May 8, 2026
Dylan Dixon always knew he wanted to be a nurse. Having been in and out of hospitals with his brother who has cerebral palsy, autism and renal failure, he saw from a young age the care, passion and expertise of those in the medical field. For Dixon, being a nurse is his way of giving  Read More

Âé¶čAV Announces 2026 Commencement Speaker, Academic Excellence Award Winner

May 6, 2026
Commissioner Luke Farley Luke Farley, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, will serve as the keynote speaker at Âé¶čAV’s (Âé¶čAV) 2026 Commencement ceremonies on May 16. Farley was sworn in as North Carolina’s 20th Commissioner of Labor in January 2025. He is the youngest labor commissioner elected in a century and the youngest sitting  Read More

Âé¶čAV Global Scholars Share Final Presentation Ahead of Graduation

May 5, 2026
Âé¶čAV’s (Âé¶čAV) Global Scholars recently took the stage to present their capstone projects, marking the culmination of their journey through the Global Distinction program. Students Dakota Miles, Robert Bumpass, Maritsa Gonzalez, Emerie Miller, Victoria West, Taylor Brockman, and Jonathan Tulloh shared reflections from their time in the program including what they learned and  Read More

Medical Assisting Graduates Recognized at Pinning Ceremony

May 4, 2026
Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) honored graduates of its Medical Assisting program during a pinning ceremony held on May 4 in the Barnette Auditorium on the Person County Campus. With family, friends, faculty, staff and administration in attendance, graduates received their pins and recited the Medical Assisting Creed. Jennifer Clark, Family Nurse Practitioner at Roxboro MedPeds,  Read More

Jimmy Clayton Named Âé¶čAV Alumnus of the Year

Apr 22, 2026
Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) is proud to announce Jimmy Clayton as the 2026 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his exceptional dedication, continued support and commitment to the College.   Clayton was presented the 2026 Alumnus of the Year Award during Âé¶čAV’s annual Honors Convocation held on April 21. This award is presented annually by the  Read More

Âé¶čAV Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 2026 Honors Convocation

Apr 21, 2026
Students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership skills and civic responsibility at Âé¶čAV’s (Âé¶čAV) 2026 Honors Convocation ceremony held Tuesday, April 21 at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. “Many of the students we honor this evening have balanced their academic pursuits with work, family responsibilities and service to others,” Dr. Kevin Lee,  Read More

Âé¶čAV Inducts 35 New Members into PTK International Honor Society

Apr 17, 2026
Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) inducted 35 new members into the College’s Alpha Upsilon Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society on Wednesday, April 15 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new members include: Sahily Anaya-Andrade, Ny-a’Nte Barksdale, Katrina Brendle, Hilary Brossett, Serinity Buendia, Nicholas Butcher, Matthew Carter, Lori Clayton, Dylan Dixon, Benjamin  Read More

Âé¶čAV Student Accepted to UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program

Apr 13, 2026
Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) student Maritsa Gonzalez has been accepted into the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Charlotte’s prestigious Levine Scholars Program. The program provides full tuition, housing, meals and fees for four years. It also provides funding for summer experiences that develop leadership skills, social awareness and a global perspective. Scholars also have  Read More

Âé¶čAV Partners with IALR for Growing Regional Agriculture Event

Apr 2, 2026
Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) is partnering with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia for the Growing Regional Agriculture event, a regional gathering designed to connect farmers, producers and agricultural partners from Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina. The events will be held on May 6, 9-11 a.m. at IALR and  Read More

Âé¶čAV Partners with Richmond Community College to Offer 911 Telecommunications Degree

Mar 27, 2026
Amid a national shortage of 911 operators, Âé¶čAV (Âé¶čAV) has partnered with Richmond Community College (RCC) to offer a 911 Telecommunications and Operations degree. Enrolled students will complete 47 hours of the degree at Âé¶čAV and the final 18 hours online through RCC. Potential career opportunities include local government emergency communication organizations, county  Read More