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From Student to Teacher: How One Young Educator Found Her Calling

Walking into The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Astoria for the first time, Mayisha had no way of knowing how much the arc of…

When to Say Yes: How One Student Learned to Trust Her Instincts and Build Community Along the Way

As a College Transition Coach, alumna Karen B. shares what it’s like to weigh family expectations, college opportunities, and personal instincts with current students.

Taking a Break? Turn Gap Time from School or Work into Growth Opportunities

How do you stay motivated and market-ready during a break from school or work? Our College Persistence team hosted its seventh annual Future Success Symposium…

Connecting College with Community: Alum Danny Y. Launches Mentoring Program

An alum at Babson College addresses the mentoring gap between high school and college with his nonprofit, Unity Scholars Network.

First-Year Impressions: College Life with Alumnus Omar at Howard University

Our recent high school graduate shares about college life at Howard University.

Not Alone: How College Persistence Programs Become Game-Changers for Students

Our College Persistence programs support alumni to not only get into college, but to thrive once they’ve arrived.

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 career advice…

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

Alumni Voices: Bronx native Umar K. is a young man with extraordinary focus and dedication to his communities. Currently a sophomore at Northwestern University and…

Alumni Explore Diverse Pathways to Professional Success

The College Persistence team’s Career Pathways Expo connected students and alumni with free and low-cost programs that can prepare them with skills to jumpstart their careers.