Gardner-Webb and Pinnacle Classical Academy Launch College Readiness Partnership
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Representatives from Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, N.C., and Gardner-Webb University met recently to establish a Skills Training Partnership Agreement. Offered through GWU’s Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Program, this five-week summer college readiness experience will strengthen Pinnacle high school students’ development of advanced analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Interim GWU President Nate Evans welcomed Pinnacle representatives to Gardner-Webb for the formal signing ceremony. “I’m excited to see the support here today,” Evans praised. “These partnerships are vital for Gardner-Webb. It plugs us into the community with the incoming students we serve. To have these partnerships, to bring folks in to build those pathways early, ultimately that serves the region and the greater good. We’re proud to do that, and I just want to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who was involved in making this happen.”
Speaking on behalf of Pinnacle was former N.C. state Sen. Wes Westmoreland, a GWU alumnus, who is vice chair and a founding member of Pinnacle’s Board of Directors. He thanked the University for collaborating to provide the academic opportunity to Pinnacle students and recognized the efforts of Dr. Anthony Negbenebor, Gardner-Webb professor and assistant vice president for Business Development and Partnerships. “Dr. Negbenebor has been a friend, a teacher and advisor for many, many years,” Westmoreland shared. “Thank you for being the catalyst to bring this together. I graduated in ’88 and have served as a trustee here. I’m so very happy to have this relationship with Gardner-Webb. We really appreciate the partnership, and we look forward to where this is going.”
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