On 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, […]
The 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.
This 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 […]
College 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 […]
College 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 […]
In 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 […]
College 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 […]
This month, College LAUNCH Scholars and their families traveled to Wake Forest University for their Saturday Summit. With guidance from Assistant Deans of Admissions Grace Sanabria and Rose Brown, guests learned what college admissions officers look for when reviewing applications and received a firsthand look […]
Name: Jayden Brown Cohort Year: 2018 College: Wake Forest University Current Status: I am a Wake Forest University School of Business student pursuing my Master’s of Management. Favorite College LAUNCH memory: One thing that I enjoyed during my time in LAUNCH was when we had […]
This 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 […]