What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at Zhou B Art Center on Thursday, June 18, as we gathered to

Our All Class Alumni Reception on June 18th was a big hit! LINK has been investing in Black leaders for

New Scholar Orientation is an exciting day to initiate new Jr. LINK and HS fellowship Scholars and their families into

We’re delighted to welcome two new staff members to the LINK team—Sarah Schollmeyer, Director, Outreach & Enrollment, and Tatyana Mcdade,

Special thanks to Mentors Nadine Moulta Ali and Kamilah White, who took their Scholars on campus visits this spring! Nadine

We are proud to celebrate LINK consulting team member Dr. Tania White, who was named a Chicago Defender Woman of

We are proud to welcome back Williams College as a Collegiate Partner! We have had many LINK Scholars attend Williams

This month, we’re proud to shine the Alumni Spotlight on Yolaine Jean. Yolaine attended St. Brides Grade School and watched

This month we’re pleased to shine the Mentor Spotlight on Kamilah White.  Four years ago, Kamilah started out with her

At our Mentor Kickoff Events on Thursday, June 4th, and Saturday, June 13th, we had the opportunity to bring together

Our partnership with Jordan Wings provides a debt-free path to college for selected Scholars each year. What a perfect culmination

On May 1 — National College Decision Day — we celebrated the LINK Class of 2026 as they took the

We’re proud to shine the Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight on Khloe Harmon, a Class of 2026 recent graduate of Chicago

Community, Leadership Development, and Planning for the Future! On April 25th, we convened one final time this program year at

What if one summer could change a student’s trajectory? At LINK, it does. Through our 4-week Summer Learning accelerator (July

We’d like to extend very special thanks to our many LINK volunteers!  This year we launched a concerted effort to

Special congratulations to the inaugural Jr. LINK cohort on their recent high school graduation! Six years ago, Jayla Allen, Talia

At Driving Fore A Difference, every swing supports a Scholar!  LINK’s 31st Annual Driving Fore A Difference golf outing on

We’re thrilled to shine the Mentor Spotlight on Nara Lucas, LINK Alumna, Class of 1998. Let’s hear what Nara had

Interested in helping to make college dreams a reality?  We are seeking 30 new College & Career Mentor-Sponsors to support

We’re thrilled to share that three Class of 2026 LINK Scholars—Chace Martin (Cornell University), Jayla Allen (University of Wisconsin–Madison), and

Mark your calendars now for our next—and final—Saturday Academy of the school year in April! Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026Time:

Our team is hard at work reviewing applications to select our new Jr. LINK and High School Scholars. We’ve loved

A special shoutout and thank you to U.S. Bank for sponsoring our January Saturday Academy and Career Exploration Day and to FedEx Cares for

We proudly celebrate LINK board member Kimberly A. Cook, who was recently named to Crain’s Chicago Business list of “Notable

LINK is proud to welcome Oberlin College as a new Collegiate Partner joining our network in 2026! Located just 35

LINK is thrilled to welcome back Hamilton College as a Collegiate Partner! This original partnership dates back many years, when

As LINK celebrates 60 years of impact, we’re proud to shine the Alumni Spotlight on Ardrell Mannings, Class of 1986.

In Summer 2025, Mariya Mason, a senior Scholar at Fenwick High School, participated in a two-week study abroad program in

When Scholars participate in college exposure opportunities, they take an important step toward making informed and empowered decisions about their

Our recent Mentor Happy Hour on Thursday, January 29, was such a meaningful way to close out National Mentoring Month!

Save the Date: 2026 Scholar Celebration  We’re excited to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of 2026

We’re proud to share that our president and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, was honored by Girls Inc. of Chicago as

We’re thrilled to welcome four new staff members to the LINK team: Muñeca Diaz, Coordinator, Advancement & External Affairs; Myaah

LINK alumni recently gathered at our office for a memorable Alumni Happy Hour. The event marked a special moment for

Career Inspiration Day Connects Scholars to Future Pathways On January 31st, we hosted another impactful Saturday Academy along with our