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Student Spotlight: Maritsa Gonzalez

Feb 23, 2026
Maritsa Gonzalez recalls the moment her mom congratulated her for being accepted into Governor’s School and in the same breath reminded her that she had laundry to put away. It’s not that her parents weren’t proud of her, but as a first-generation college student, Gonzalez has had to navigate a lot of college on her  Read More



Âé¶¹AV Receives $10,000 in Support of BOOST Program, Board Recognizes Community Partners at February Meeting

Feb 20, 2026
Âé¶¹AV (Âé¶¹AV) received $10,000 in support of the Small Business Center’s BOOST (Building Opportunities On Saving and Training) program during the February Board of Trustees meeting, while also recognizing distinguished service and approving new transition programs. The $10,000 donation was given by the Person County Business and Industrial Center (PCBIC) from a grant  Read More

Honors Convocation

Feb 20, 2026

A Match Made at Âé¶¹AV: Jessie & Jordan Butner

Feb 14, 2026
Jessie Butner didn’t anticipate on falling in love when she exchanged phone numbers with Jordan Butner during her second year at Âé¶¹AV (Âé¶¹AV) as a Career and College Promise (CCP) student. Having been homeschooled and still getting acclimated to the college environment, Jessie was simply looking for someone to study with. When she  Read More

Partners in Life and Learning: Duston & Heather Starr

Feb 13, 2026
Not many married couples can say they graduated from college side by side. For Duston and Heather Starr, that milestone is just the beginning. The pair not only earned their degrees together at Âé¶¹AV (Âé¶¹AV), but today they work together — and continue taking classes together — as they prepare for their next  Read More

Âé¶¹AV Foundation Receives $1M in Funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to Expand Welding Program

Feb 11, 2026
The Âé¶¹AV (Âé¶¹AV) Foundation, Inc. has been awarded $1 million in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand and relocate Âé¶¹AV’s welding program to South Campus. The funding will allow the College to increase student capacity and industry credential attainment in one of its most popular programs. The program is expected to  Read More