On September 19, College LAUNCH Scholars from the 2026–2027 Winston-Salem cohort gathered in Salem Hall for their first Saturday Summit. The day was focused on discovering their strengths, building meaningful connections, and preparing for the college application journey ahead. Students spent the morning exploring the […]
On September 12, College LAUNCH Scholars from the 2026-2027 Charlotte cohort, arrived at The Pearl for their first Saturday Summit. The day was focused on discovering their strengths, building meaningful connections, and preparing for the college application journey ahead. Students spent the morning exploring the […]
By Abi Bloomfield, Kayla Mattera and Malchiah Lewis Eagerness mixed with uncertainty best describes how we felt when entering Wake Forest’s College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. As scholars meeting monthly for Saturday Summits, we were challenged to identify community issues we were passionate about and […]
Rachel, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]
Our LAUNCH Scholars try their hands at healthcare. “MEDucation” Day has been a core part of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program since it’s inception in 2014, allowing our Scholars to discover or sharpen their interests in the medical field. This spring, we are beyond […]
Our Scholars invest in their futures at the Wake Forest School of Business It was a gorgeous spring day this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as both cohorts of our 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholars arrived at Farrell Hall, the home of the Wake Forest […]
We wanted to highlight and celebrate an incredible LAUNCH alumni, Chase Clark, who continues to inspire and impact everyone around her. It has been an honor to be a part of her college and career journey for the last six years, and we will continue […]
Mekhi, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]
This past Saturday, February 21, 2026, both cohorts of our 2026-2026 LAUNCH Scholars gathered together on our beautiful Wake Forest University campus to explore all that being a Demon Deacon has to offer. We began our day with a mock admissions committee session led by […]
Sophie, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]