Women to Watch Awards Finalists in Education
Alumna Jahleese Hadley is a finalist for WILMA magazine’s Women to Watch awards in the education category.
“Credit Basics for $100!” Personal Finance Jeopardy with Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders hosted an interactive community engagement event to introduce personal finance concepts to fellow college students.
Be Ready to Pivot: Alumna Rhonda Grant Shares Education and Career Advice with Students
A graduate of The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Queens, Rhonda S. Grant reconnected with Student Leadership Network through volunteering and sharing advice with…
Alumna Kara Young Wins Historic Second Tony Award
The Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play is her second consecutive win and historic fourth consecutive nomination in the category.
Alumna Kara Young’s Record Fourth Consecutive Tony Award Nomination
Kara Young is an alumna of The Young Women’s Leadership Schools and a Student Leadership Network (Em)Power Breakfast Honoree. She won the Tony Award for…
Harlem Native Honored With Ginsburg Scholarship for Helping Black Women Access Law School
The New York State Bar Association honored Harlem native Talia Scott with its prestigious Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship for her work in creating a fund to help Black women get accepted to law school.
College Persistence: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way
Our College Persistence team is here to help students navigate college with confidence.
Summer Ignite: Future Success Symposium Prepares Students for Professional and Academic Opportunities
The Future Success Symposium prepared college students for internships, academic research, study abroad, and fellowship opportunities.
Alumni Voices: Advocating for Change while Grounded in Community
Bronx native Umar K. is a young man with extraordinary focus and dedication to his communities. Currently a sophomore at Northwestern University and majoring in…
Alumni Explore Diverse Pathways to Professional Success
With skyrocketing costs of college top of mind, students have often expressed a desire to explore how their education applies to the workforce and their…
Alumni Voices: Afsana and the Power of Affirmation
Queens native Afsana R. is striving toward her future with excitement and confidence. A graduate of The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Astoria, she…
Alumni Voices: Creating Community at Howard University
Aileen is majoring in Film and Television and minoring in Spanish at Howard University. See how she found her community and sense of belonging at this HBCU.
Alumni Voices: Kye’s Advice for High School Students
Kedar “Kye” Y. has been an arts enthusiast since middle school. From acting and drama to video and film production, his educational journey covers a…
The Power of Pivoting: One Alumnus’ College and Career Journey
In our students’ educational journeys, there’s immense power in recognizing when to make a pivot. Meet Mohammed F., a CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) alumnus whose journey…
Alumni Voices: Peer Leader Gives Back to Help Others Succeed
Ermina C. is a Peer Leader with Student Leadership Network, where she supports the journeys of CollegeBound Initiative alumni in their first year at select…
Alumni Days: CBI Tradition Bridges Knowledge Between Generations
Image above: Alumni returned to the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology to share advice with students about the transition from high school to college….
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