Poetry Written by Pathways to College Scholars Premiered in Playfest
Poetry written by two Pathways to College Scholars, Traron Henderson and Alissa Washington, was featured in the Bishop Boswell Playfest 2024. The Scholars will receive a royalty for their work. Both selections were published in the 2023 edition of Scholar...
Aspire Charter Academy (Gary, IN) Joins Pathways to College
Proven, research-based after-school program to support middle school outcomes Aspire Charter Academy (Gary, Indiana) is offering its middle school students a proven, research-based after-school program -- Pathways to College -- that helps students of color develop the habits of mind for...
TEDxGary 2024 Featured Superintendent in Residence at Pathways to College
Dr. Cheryl Pruitt, superintendent in residence at Pathways to College and native of Gary (Indiana), was a speaker at TEDxGary 2024. Her talk was titled, “Inspired to Lead: Authenticity, Accountability, and the Power to Transform.” While serving as superintendent of...
Watch: Pathways to College Opens the Door to Opportunity
Connecting Bright Futures to a Rich Past Scholars in Pathways to College embarked on College and Cultural Trips to continue the after-school program’s rich tradition of immersing students in historically rich environments, where they practice leadership, critical thinking, planning, and...
Newark (New Jersey) Student Awarded National Writing Prize
Annual Pathways to College literary magazine highlights creativity of 29 young writers and artists Pathways to College has named Samuel Aristich of Central High School (Newark, NJ) as the winner in the nonprofit after-school program’s 2024 issue of its annual...
Meeting HBCUs Close to Home
New Jersey Scholars from Pathways to College enjoyed this year’s Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic at Prudential Center in Newark. The annual event features a basketball double-header with teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), as well as scholastic, entrepreneurial,...
Pathways to College: Expanding the College Pipeline for More Than 20 Years
“Pathways helped me get to the leadership positions I’m in today.” --Saul, Pathways Class of 2008 Pathways to College is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a nonprofit after-school program that prepares overlooked students of color in under-served communities for success in...
Pathways Scholars in Newark (New Jersey) Network with Corporate Executives
Pathways to College Scholars from East Side High School in Newark, NJ, spent a day networking with Novartis executives during the company's 24th Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring Program. The students discussed career options and expectations with Novartis staff members, and...
Watch: Pathways to College Opens the Door to Opportunity
All school year, Pathways teachers are coached to inspire and encourage Scholars toward preparation for success in college and in life. While this mentoring and skill-building typically takes place close to home, we all look forward to our College and...
Foundation Marks 16th Year of Investment in Pathways to College in Newark (NJ) with $15,000 Grant
Pathways to College has been awarded a grant worth $15,000 from the Novartis US Foundation for its work to affect health outcomes through higher education in Newark, New Jersey. The foundation has supported Pathways for 16 years. “In the Novartis...