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Civic Engagement Centers November Saturday Summit

The November Summit on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was a huge success, centered on College Readiness, Civic Engagement, and YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research). After a high-energy start with icebreakers, the core of the morning session was dedicated to deep dives into YPAR work, where […]


Fall 2025 Scholarship Opportunities

Check out these scholarship opportunities for high school seniors: The Ron Brown Signature Scholarship Live Mas Scholarship GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Burger […]


New Team Members for College LAUNCH for Leadership

Bada Choi and Martin Gomez are Wake Forest undergraduates who support our College LAUNCH team by aiding in the administrative needs and mentorship for current LAUNCH Scholars. They bring an enthusiasm to Wake Pre-College Programs that is immensely appreciated by our students and staff. Bada […]


First Saturday Summit of the 2025-2026 year

The Charlotte LAUNCH cohort joined the professional staff and YLEB team at the Charlotte Center to kick off the new College LAUNCH year. Our photo story shows the Scholars coming together and bonding with their peers as well as diving into instructional programming.


Winston-Salem Graduation and Senior Signing 2025

This month, we proudly honored our Winston-Salem Scholars and accomplished Seniors at our Graduation and Senior Signing Ceremony. It was a joy to have Scholars, alumni, and family present as our students showcased their impactful YPAR projects. We heard from our nominated student speakers and […]


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