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Discover Wake Forest University’s College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. Download and share LAUNCH resources, read the latest Leadership Blog posts, and more.
College LAUNCH strives to prepare high school juniors in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC for the college application process while encouraging them to become social justice advocates and community leaders. Discover our program and the incredible impact our Scholars make on their communities.
College LAUNCH Resources
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Leadership Blog
Read the Leadership Blog to discover more about Saturday Summits, our Scholars and alumni, and the latest College LAUNCH news.
October Brings Scholars their Youth Participatory Action Research Project Groups
LAUNCH Scholars met with their YPAR groups for the first time, excited to dive into their chosen topic, eager to solve a community problem with action-based research.
1303 meals provided to the community, Scholars Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank
College LAUNCH Winston-Salem Scholars volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank, helping provide over 1,000 meals for Meals on Wheels.
- 1303 meals provided to the community, Scholars Volunteer at Second Harvest Food BankThis month, Winston-Salem Scholars flexed their volunteer muscles and helped out at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Responsible for 18 counties in Northwest NC, this Second Harvest site provides mobile pantries, Meals on Wheels, job training, summer meals, nutrition services, and a variety of other resources to under-resourced communities. Students spent […]
- October Brings Scholars their Youth Participatory Action Research Project GroupsPhotos from the October Saturday Summit in Charlotte. Scholars met with their project groups for the first time, sharing a cause they’re passionate about. They will continue to meet with their groups to begin taking action steps and work with a community partner. Additional thank you to Leading on Opportunity Charlotte for sharing your […]
- Winston Scholars Discovering the FutureOn September 27, College LAUNCH Scholars from the 2025-2026 Winston-Salem cohort, arrived on campus for their first Saturday Summit. Scholars had the opportunity to connect with staff, Youth Executive Leadership Board (YLEB) mentors, and fellow Scholars. The day featured a variety of engaging activities, including icebreakers and team-building exercises to foster camaraderie. Scholars learned […]
- First Saturday Summit of the 2025-2026 yearThe 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 2025This 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 celebrated the bright futures ahead for our graduating class. View […]