Articles by Melissa Chacon Villalobos
The Center for Access and Success launches Break Buddies to support student well-being during university breaks
January 30, 2026
The Center for Access and Success (CAS) launched Break Buddies, a pilot wellness initiative that pairs students with faculty and staff for Thanksgiving meals to foster connection and reduce isolation during academic breaks. The program aims to strengthen belonging and will expand with added resources and future programming.
Ƶ Academy expands community service as a core part of programming
December 30, 2025
Scholars in the Ƶ Academy engaged in a winter service project for Alamance County Allied Churches, reflecting a renewed commitment to integrating community service and well-being into Ƶ Academy's programming.