Faith and Genius: Grad School at 16 Years Old
12-31-1969
Most teens in America attend high shcool and later go on to college. Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is enrolled in graduate school at 16.
In 2013, Thessalonika made headlines when she graduated from college at the age of 14.
After completing classes at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, Arzu-Embry went on to attend Chicago State University where she received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a 3.9 GPA.
In May she will graduate with a masters degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Futures Studies from Regent University.
CBN News reporter Charlene Aaron spoke with Arzu-Embry about her studies, her future plans, and how her faith has helped her along her educational journey.
About The Author
Charlene
Aaron
Charlene Aaron serves as a general assignment reporter, news anchor, co-host of The 700 Club, co-host of 700 Club Interactive, and co-host of The Prayerlink on the CBN News Channel. She covers various social issues, such as abortion, gender identity, race relations, and more. Before joining CBN News in 2003, she was a personal letter writer for Dr. Pat Robertson. Charlene attended Old Dominion University and Elizabeth City State University. She is an ordained minister and pastor’s wife. She lives in Smithfield, VA, with her husband.
