Alumna Kara Young Featured in New York Magazine’s The Cut
Excerpt from “The New Vanguard: Seven electrifying artists who refuse to conform”Originally published in The Cut on September 14, 2026By Juan A. Ramírez, Photography by…
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Mentorship in Action: How an Internship Connection Helped Shape a Student’s Path to College
Lizbeth F. has spent her time at The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Manhattan turning curiosity into real-world impact. Beyond the classroom, she has…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Be the Change: (Em)Power Breakfast Honors Leaders Who Embody the Power of Educational Access and Opportunity
We celebrated our collective impact and commitment to “Be The Change” at the (Em)Power Breakfast, honoring alumni Farzana Hossain and Ian Genao, and the Apollo Opportunity Foundation.
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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.
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Icon Award Winner: Judy Girard’s Trailblazing Path
WILMA magazine honors Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington’s founder, Judy Girard, with its Women to Watch Icon Award.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Student Leadership Network Alumnus is Commencement Speaker at St. Bonaventure University
Anas Alami is a graduate of Juan Morel Campos Secondary School, a partner school of our CollegeBound Initiative (CBI). Originally published by St. Bonaventure University…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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