by ednera | Dec 5, 2017 | College Horizons, Inaugural, Lawrence University, News, Scholars Program, Summer Bridge Program
This year, we celebrate our brand new Scholars Program, under the leadership of Director Mikaela Crank. After years of fundraising and planning, the hard work paid off as our newest College Horizons program became reality and took place on Lawrence University’s...
by ednera | Nov 30, 2016 | Access, Alumni, College Horizons, News, Story, Tohono O'odham, Transition
This article is a beautiful story of the strength and determination of a first-year college student adjusting to college life, struggling, reaching out for support and finding her way. Transitioning to college is hard for everyone and we admire and respect Pachynne...
by ednera | Oct 12, 2016 | Carmen Lopez, College, College Horizons, Executive Director, Native America Calling, News, Radio Show, Scholarships, Students
Executive Director Carmen Lopez, was recently featured on a Native America Calling show focused on scholarships. On the show, she and other speakers detail steps that students can take to secure funding to make college more affordable. Take a listen to the show that...
by ednera | Sep 27, 2016 | 2016, All Things Considered, Carmen Lopez, Claudio Sanchez, College Horizons, Lawrence University, News, NPR, Students, Voices
Listen to our segment on All Things Considered from NPR News using the following link! "How Native Students Can Succeed In College: 'Be As Tough As The Land That Made You'"Claudio Sanchez, a news correspondent from NPR, spent the better part...
by ednera | Sep 13, 2016 | Amelia Caté, AmeriCorps VISTA, College Horizons, New Hire, News, Program Associate, Staff
Nothing makes our team more happy than welcoming an invaluable staff member to our ranks! Today we celebrate the hiring of Amelia Caté, who has served as our AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer during the previous two years. Today, she occupies her new position as...
by ednera | Aug 17, 2016 | Article, Carmen Lopez, College Access, College Horizons, Executive Director, Higher Ed, Interview, Native Students, News, NPR
A short piece on College Horizons was recently published by NPR, featuring an interview with our Executive Director, Carmen Lopez. We anticipate a longer piece to be published in the near future. Stay tuned for more info and see the full NPR article here!
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