Parents & Families

Students from move in day.

Parents & families–you’re a big part of our community too.

We understand that you want to be involved with your student’s experience. So, below you will find helpful information.

Every fall we also host our Friends & Family Weekend where we invite you to join us. A tradition that brings friends, family, and students together for a weekend full of activities.

Join us this year on Nov. 1-3, 2019.

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Want to see your student’s accounts or access a bill? Students can allow their parents, guardians, or others access to elements of their student records through Self-Service by granting them Proxy Access.

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<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1056-unveiling-for-semester-a-trail-experience-video" title="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched" aria-label="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/627,0,2758,2133/7150_D85_2048.rev.1573167462.jpg" alt="Tilghman Moyer, Prof. Jim Harrison and Sadie Burton" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/627,0,2758,2133/7150_D85_2048.rev.1573167462.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/627,0,2758,2133/7150_D85_2048.rev.1573167462.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/1056-unveiling-for-semester-a-trail-experience-video" title="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched" aria-label="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched">Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Emory & Henry College celebrates national Take a Hike Day on November 17 by unveiling new <a href="/outdoor-program/semester-atrail/">Semester-A-Trail</a> video celebrating the only college program to offer credit for thru-hiking in the U.S.</p><a href="/live/news/1056-unveiling-for-semester-a-trail-experience-video" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched" aria-label="Semester-A-Trail Experience Video Launched">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/846-white-coat-ceremony-welcomes-new-physician" title="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students" aria-label="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/601,0,2739,2136/6383_SHS_PA_White_Coat_Class_of_2020-57.rev.1558536067.jpg" alt="The class of 2021 Physicians Assistant Studies students recite their oath." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/601,0,2739,2136/6383_SHS_PA_White_Coat_Class_of_2020-57.rev.1558536067.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/601,0,2739,2136/6383_SHS_PA_White_Coat_Class_of_2020-57.rev.1558536067.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2136"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/846-white-coat-ceremony-welcomes-new-physician" title="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students" aria-label="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students">White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">The School of Health Sciences held a White Coat Ceremony on Monday, May 20 welcoming the Physician Assistant Studies program class of 2021 at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va. <a href="/live/news/846-white-coat-ceremony-welcomes-new-physician" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students" aria-label="White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Physician Assistant Students">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program" title="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program" aria-label="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program"><img src="/live/image/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg" alt="Students at the School of Health Sciences campus in Marion, Va. Applications are now being accept..." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/111/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/1043,0,3180,2136/5888_RN-BSN-54_2.rev.1548366273.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2136"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program" title="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program" aria-label="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program">Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Due to an ever-demanding increased need for nurses in the region, Emory & Henry College has established its first-ever RN to BSN program and is now enrolling students to start classes this fall. <a href="/live/news/668-emory-henry-announces-new-rn-to-bsn-program" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program" aria-label="Emory & Henry Announces New RN to BSN Program">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/927-school-of-health-sciences-graduates-61-students" title="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students" aria-label="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1620,1080/6726_E_H-SHS-Commencement-2019-8.rev.1566225152.jpg" alt="Keynote speaker Professor Emeritus Ruth Ballweg MPA, PA-C, DFAAPA" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1620,1080/6726_E_H-SHS-Commencement-2019-8.rev.1566225152.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1620,1080/6726_E_H-SHS-Commencement-2019-8.rev.1566225152.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1620" data-max-h="1080"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/927-school-of-health-sciences-graduates-61-students" title="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students" aria-label="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students">School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">On Saturday, Aug. 17 in the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va., 61 SHS students graduated with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies or a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. <a href="/live/news/927-school-of-health-sciences-graduates-61-students" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students" aria-label="School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/664-culture-compassion-shannon-releases-book-on" title="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education" aria-label="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/620,0,2963,2343/5919_Matt_Shannon.rev.1549035906.jpg" alt="Matthew Shannon" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/620,0,2963,2343/5919_Matt_Shannon.rev.1549035906.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/620,0,2963,2343/5919_Matt_Shannon.rev.1549035906.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2343"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/664-culture-compassion-shannon-releases-book-on" title="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education" aria-label="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education">Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Assistant Professor of History, Matthew Shannon, has released his new book that highlights the relationship that Cold War-Era Iranian students had with the U.S. education system and how it affected their world view. <a href="/live/news/664-culture-compassion-shannon-releases-book-on" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education" aria-label="Culture & Compassion: Shannon Releases Book on International Education">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against" title="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence" aria-label="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg" alt="A purple ribbon for awareness about unacceptability of violence against women" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1969/6928_AdobeStock_183494972.rev.1569435806.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="1969"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against" title="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence" aria-label="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence">E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">E&H has renewed its grant from the Office on Violence Against Women to continue offering programs about gender-based violence awareness and prevention to students on campus. <a href="/live/news/991-eamphs-grant-renewal-aids-in-the-fight-against" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence" aria-label="E&H’s Grant Renewal Aids in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/933-week-of-welcome-kicks-off-with-move-in-day-at" title="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H" aria-label="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/6741_move_in-11.rev.1566827873.jpg" alt="New students moving into Hickory." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/6741_move_in-11.rev.1566827873.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/6741_move_in-11.rev.1566827873.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2136"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/933-week-of-welcome-kicks-off-with-move-in-day-at" title="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H" aria-label="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H">Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">The incoming class of 2023 began their E&H journey with Move-In Day this past weekend. <a href="/live/news/933-week-of-welcome-kicks-off-with-move-in-day-at" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H" aria-label="Week of Welcome Kicks off with Move-In Day at E&H">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1001-eamph-climbs-in-the-us-news-world-report-best" title="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility" aria-label="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/6941_Students-Walking0.rev.1569615070.jpg" alt="The students of Emory & Henry." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/6941_Students-Walking0.rev.1569615070.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/6941_Students-Walking0.rev.1569615070.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="1800"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/1001-eamph-climbs-in-the-us-news-world-report-best" title="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility" aria-label="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility">E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Emory & Henry College continues to be listed as a Top National Liberals Arts College in the United States by <em>U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges</em>. For 2020, Emory & Henry College moved up 14 positions in the rankings to 148 out of 215 colleges listed. <a href="/live/news/1001-eamph-climbs-in-the-us-news-world-report-best" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility" aria-label="E&H Climbs in the U.S. News & World Report, Best College Rankings as a Top National Liberal Arts College and Earns a New Honor in Social Mobility">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/765-announcement-for-emory-henry-community" title="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community" aria-label="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community"><img src="/live/image/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,683,681/6152_image.rev.1553962022.jpg" alt="President Jake Schrum" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="683" data-max-h="1024"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/765-announcement-for-emory-henry-community" title="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community" aria-label="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community">Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">President Jake B. Schrum’s plans to retire are accepted by the Board of Trustees, while the Board unanimously approves to promote Provost Dr. John W. Wells as its 22nd President. <a href="/live/news/765-announcement-for-emory-henry-community" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community" aria-label="Exciting News for Emory & Henry Community">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/751-annual-awards-honor-those-whose-work-embodies-hope" title="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope" aria-label="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/6119_32531926247_2c6529f8b4_o.rev.1553709331.jpg" alt="Award winners from left to right: Larry Harley, Lindsay White, Todd Stanley, Kelly Bremner and Ka..." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/6119_32531926247_2c6529f8b4_o.rev.1553709331.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/6119_32531926247_2c6529f8b4_o.rev.1553709331.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/751-annual-awards-honor-those-whose-work-embodies-hope" title="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope" aria-label="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope">Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">The Appalachian Center for Civic Life honored individuals and organizations in the region for their service to the community and the college at the 19th annual Hope Awards on March 25. <a href="/live/news/751-annual-awards-honor-those-whose-work-embodies-hope" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope" aria-label="Annual Awards Honor Those Whose Work Embodies Hope">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/972-eamph-helps-another-child-hit-the-road" title="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!" aria-label="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/139,0,1507,1367/6906_SHS-Go_Baby_Go-group.rev.1568733054.jpg" alt="Students and faculty with Zavier House and his mother Katie Bolling with the tractor that was mod..." class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/139,0,1507,1367/6906_SHS-Go_Baby_Go-group.rev.1568733054.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/139,0,1507,1367/6906_SHS-Go_Baby_Go-group.rev.1568733054.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1367"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/972-eamph-helps-another-child-hit-the-road" title="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!" aria-label="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!">E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students partnered with Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) to provide another Go Baby Go modified off-the-shelf ride on car for a local little boy, Zavier House. <a href="/live/news/972-eamph-helps-another-child-hit-the-road" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!" aria-label="E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/624-eamph-challenge-helping-to-grow-local-businesses" title="Helping Grow Local Businesses" aria-label="Helping Grow Local Businesses"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/237,0,1074,836/5789_1366_front.rev.1546619505.jpg" alt="A view of the Appalachian Center for Civic Life building at Emory & Henry College. " class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/237,0,1074,836/5789_1366_front.rev.1546619505.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/237,0,1074,836/5789_1366_front.rev.1546619505.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1333" data-max-h="887"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/624-eamph-challenge-helping-to-grow-local-businesses" title="Helping Grow Local Businesses" aria-label="Helping Grow Local Businesses">Helping Grow Local Businesses</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">The Business Innovation Award from Emory & Henry goes to businesses who give back to the community and the Appalachian Center for Civic Life is helping. <a href="/live/news/624-eamph-challenge-helping-to-grow-local-businesses" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Helping Grow Local Businesses" aria-label="Helping Grow Local Businesses">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/911-emory-henry-college-championed-as-a-college-of" title="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction" aria-label="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/537,0,2668,2133/6639_Colleges-of-Distinction-19-20.rev.1564409309.jpg" alt="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/537,0,2668,2133/6639_Colleges-of-Distinction-19-20.rev.1564409309.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/537,0,2668,2133/6639_Colleges-of-Distinction-19-20.rev.1564409309.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/911-emory-henry-college-championed-as-a-college-of" title="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction" aria-label="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction">Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">National college resource favors undergraduate engagement over brand-name prestige. Emory & Henry College has received national recognition for the integrity of its truly individualized and engaging education. <a href="/live/news/911-emory-henry-college-championed-as-a-college-of" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction" aria-label="Emory & Henry College Championed as a College of Distinction">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/774-new-chapter-from-barfield-teaches-the-courage-of" title="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment" aria-label="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment"><img src="/live/image/gid/15/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2136,3199/4495_JP_Barfield.rev.1535726028.jpg" alt="JP Barfield" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/15/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2136,3199/4495_JP_Barfield.rev.1535726028.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/15/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2136,3199/4495_JP_Barfield.rev.1535726028.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2136" data-max-h="3199"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/774-new-chapter-from-barfield-teaches-the-courage-of" title="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment" aria-label="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment">New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary">J.P. Barfield has worked on a collaborative textbook and written his own chapter on how to exercise while impaired physically. The textbook, <em>Clinical Exercise Physiology</em>, will be released globally and teach thousands of students. <a href="/live/news/774-new-chapter-from-barfield-teaches-the-courage-of" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment" aria-label="New Chapter from Barfield Teaches the Courage of Impairment">Keep reading</a></div></div>
<div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/998-professor-and-students-study-the-value-and" title="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books" aria-label="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books"><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/412,0,1481,1068/6939_46974097075_106ca71407_o.rev.1569592877.jpg" alt="Travis Proffitt teaches honors transitions class" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/412,0,1481,1068/6939_46974097075_106ca71407_o.rev.1569592877.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/412,0,1481,1068/6939_46974097075_106ca71407_o.rev.1569592877.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1600" data-max-h="1068"/></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/998-professor-and-students-study-the-value-and" title="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books" aria-label="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books">Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> The week of September 22 is recognized as national Banned Books Week. For Travis Proffitt’s class, the subject of banned books is a semester-long discussion. This is the second year that Proffitt, the director of academic diversity at Emory & Henry, has taught the course to first-year honors students.</p><a href="/live/news/998-professor-and-students-study-the-value-and" class="link-with-arrow gold" title="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books" aria-label="Professor and Students Study the Value and Importance of Banned Books">Keep reading</a></div></div>