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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
Download our updated flier and quick guide to learn more about the program and share with your students or peers.
Leadership Blog
Read the Leadership Blog to discover more about Saturday Summits, our Scholars and alumni, and the latest College LAUNCH news.
January Saturday Summit
College LAUNCH Scholars spent a day learning and experimenting with the Wake Forest University Departments of Physics and Engineering.
November Saturday Summit
This month, Scholars learned about civic engagement, built their college list, and began working on their group YPAR projects.
- Wake Forest Physics and Engineering Saturday Summit with College LAUNCHThis month, Scholars embarked on a day of scientific discovery hosted by the Wake Forest Physics and Engineering Departments. The January Summit featured interactive science demonstrations, hands-on telescope-building activities, and a guided tour of physics research laboratories. This immersive experience aimed to broaden students’ understanding of diverse STEM majors and potential career paths. Throughout the […]
- November Saturday SummitThis month, Scholars learned about civic engagement, built their college list, and began working on their group YPAR projects. Scholars learned from campus and community partners, Generation Nation and Deacs Decide, who shared more about civic leadership in their communities and ways to create change at every level. Scholars participated in interactive activities to […]
- College LAUNCH 10th Anniversary CelebrationOn October 19, 2024, community members and alumni gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the College LAUNCH for Leadership program. During the event, we reminisced about past Saturday Summits, alumni shared the impact that the program has made on their lives, and our current YLEB members showcased their Youth Participatory Research Action […]
- College LAUNCH September 2024 Saturday SummitThe 2024-2025 College LAUNCH year has begun. 55 Scholars in Winston-Salem and 60 Scholars in Charlotte joined us for their first Saturday Summit. This is the 10th anniversary of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program and the largest cohort to date. The summit started with an introduction to the program and icebreakers, allowing Scholars […]
- MEDucation Day 2024College LAUNCH Scholars traveled to the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC to learn about various careers in the healthcare field and participate in hands-on activities. View the photo story below to get a glimpse of the day. Scholars rotated between ultrasound, anesthesia, suture, and medical research stations. They attended a WFU student […]