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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.
March Saturday Summit
College LAUNCH Scholars heard from School of Business leaders, worked on their own marketing case study, and got a lesson in leadership.
Discover Wake Forest Day
College LAUNCH partnered with Wake Forest Admissions to expose Scholars to Wake Forest University. They participated in a college tour, mock admissions panel, and even ate in the dining hall.
- 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 […]
- Leah Green ’24, Cheatham-White ScholarCollege LAUNCH for Leadership Program Alumni Spotlight Leah Green, a graduating senior at Cox Mill High School, was a member of 2023-2024 College LAUNCH Cohort and serves as one of our Senior YLEB mentors. This fall, Leah will embark on an exciting new chapter at North Carolina Central University as a prestigious Cheatham-White […]
- Rita Venant ’15, upcoming law school graduateCollege LAUNCH for Leadership Program Alumni Spotlight We’re thrilled to spotlight Rita Venant, a proud member of the very first College LAUNCH cohort in 2015. Rita’s journey since then has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the lasting impact of the LAUNCH program. Rita is a proud alumna of Wake Forest University, where she earned […]
- MEDucation Day 2025In partnership with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program hosted another successful MEDucation Day. Current Scholars learned about the Medical School admissions process, participated in hands-on demonstrations including an ultrasound lab, suturing workshop, anesthesiology simulation, and preserved human brain lab. We are so appreciative of the Medical […]
- LAUNCHing into BusinessCollege LAUNCH for Leadership Saturday Summit with the Wake Forest University School of Business. This month, Scholars participated in an engaging Summit where they explored the different areas of business. To begin the day, Scholars took on the various roles such as CEO and project manager through an interactive icebreaker. Wake Forest undergraduate students and […]