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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.
Winston-Salem September Saturday Summit
Jalen Shell, Assistant Director of the WFU Intercultural Center, taught Scholars about identity and ways to connect with others over our similarities and differences.
First Saturday Summit of the 2025-2026 Year
College LAUNCH Charlotte Scholars attended their first Saturday Summit and bonded with their peers.
- 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 […]
- 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 […]