July 21st, 2023 | Our Team
Arete Welcomes New Community Engagement DirectorPlease join us in warmly welcoming Shelley Knudsen as our Community Engagement Director. Shelley will lead student, family, and school engagement initiatives in Georgia and Louisiana. Her focus will be on expanding our impact and creating new programs that generate value and growth for the betterment of the communities we serve.
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Arete Scholars Names 2023 Graduate of the YearWe are excited to announce the 2023 Arete Scholars Graduate of the Year, Riley Cryer of Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Louisiana!
Read MoreJune 27th, 2023 | Events
Leadership Academy at The National WWII MuseumFour Arete scholars traveled to New Orleans from as far away as Atlanta for a week-long leadership academy with our partners at The National WWII Museum.
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June 20th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Please join us in congratulating Ava, who graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah, Georgia. In the fall, Ava will attend the University of Mississippi, where she will major in business.
Says Ava's mom, "Arete has made it possible for my three girls to attend school. [Without Arete,] I would have never been able to afford to give them the best chance at a secure future by being able to get a great education. All three girls have advanced to college!"
Congratulations Ava! We join your family in being incredibly proud of your accomplishments.
June 13th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Please join us in congratulating Jocelynn, who graduated with honors from Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Louisiana. In the fall, Jocelynn will attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she will major in Finance.
From all of us at Arete, congratulations Jocelynn!
June 6th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Today, we celebrate Malcolm, who graduated from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans with honors in social studies and as a member of the National Honor Society. Malcolm will attend Southeastern Louisiana University, where he will major in Marketing.
Please join us in congratulating Malcolm on his success!
May 30th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Join us in celebrating Orien, who is graduating with honors from Community Christian School in Georgia. Orien is a Beta Club member, Community Service Award winner, and Georgia Hope Scholarship recipient. Orien received over $106,000 in scholarships and grants and plans to attend Saint John's University to major in film.
Congratulations Orien! The team at Arete is looking forward to seeing your first feature.
May 24th, 2023 | Media
Make it Count Podcast with Guest, Arthur DupréThis podcast covers the incredible opportunity Louisiana taxpayers have to create scholarships for underserved students using tax money they would already owe the state.
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May 23rd, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Today, we celebrate Jaden, who is graduating from Academy of Our Lady in the top five of her class with an honors cord in Law, and as President of the Student Council. Jaden received the Gates Scholarship and the KPMG Leadership Scholarship to attend the University of Southern California, where she will major in English.
From all of us at Arete, congratulations Jaden!
May 16th, 2023 | Students & Alumni
Today, we celebrate Lisa-Faith, who will graduate from Georgia Cumberland Academy with honors. Lisa-Faith has received several scholarships to attend Oakwood University, where she will major in Medical Science.
Lisa-Faith, we are proud of the hard work you have put into your education. Congratulations from all of us at Arete Scholars!