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Latest News

Jan 28, 2019

Speaker Spotlight: Naquan King

Jan 28, 2019

We’re thrilled to share that Naquan King, Schenectady High School graduate and RIT alum will be our alumni speaker for 2019. Read all about him!

Jan 28, 2019

Jan 15, 2019

Learn About Laura, our New Executive Director

Jan 15, 2019

We welcomed a new executive director a few weeks ago. Say hello to Laura!

Jan 15, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Real Talk About College: Holiday Homecoming 2019

Jan 10, 2019

We started the year off with some real talk about college. Read the recap of our 2019 Holiday Homecoming event and see what our alumni had to say about their college experiences.

Jan 10, 2019

Dec 28, 2018

Meet the Panelists!

Dec 28, 2018

Learn more about our accomplished alumni who will be speaking on January 8th.

Dec 28, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

What a Year it Was!

Dec 21, 2018

Read the roundup of our top stories in 2018.

Dec 21, 2018

Dec 20, 2018

Watch, then Give.

Dec 20, 2018

Watch this recap of our visionary start and our bright future.

Dec 20, 2018

Dec 18, 2018

Fall College Visits

Dec 18, 2018

Scholars visited two college campuses recently. Check out the photos!

Dec 18, 2018

This is How We Roll

Dec 18, 2018

Our newest Scholars and mentors had a bowling party!

Dec 18, 2018

Dec 12, 2018

2019 Holiday Homecoming is almost here!

Dec 12, 2018

Join our accomplished alumni for an evening to highlight the accomplishments and goals of our college Scholars. We welcome high school students, mentors, families and donors to attend!

Dec 12, 2018

Nov 15, 2018

Extra! Extra! Read All About Our Alumni!

Nov 15, 2018

Read how our alumni pay it forward to the newest class of Scholars.

Nov 15, 2018

Nov 12, 2018

Hot off the Presses!

Nov 12, 2018

Learn about all of our Scholars’ accomplishments over the past year!

Nov 12, 2018

Nov 8, 2018

First Generation College Student Day

Nov 8, 2018

We’re celebrating First Generation College Students with a brand-new giving campaign led by our alumni!

Nov 8, 2018

Scholars

We work with students from Albany, Schenectady and Troy, NY. Most of our Scholars are the first in their families to go to college. Read their stories.

Mentors

Mentors work with students to help them gain the skills and confidence to graduate from college. Hear from Andy, a mentor of an Albany Scholar.

Donors

Donors provide funding for the college readiness programming and student sponsorships that transform the lives of our Scholars. You can make a gift today.