Dear LINK Family, Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jonathan T. Swain and as a former LINK Unlimited Scholar, I am honored and grateful to the board of directors for the opportunity to lead this exceptional organization. As LINK’s newest President and CEO, I feel it is important to share a bit […]
LINK’s Collegiate Scholar, Taylor Tucker – Documentary Film Screening Debut
Congratulations to LINK Collegiate Scholar, Taylor Tucker, on finishing strong at North Carolina A&T State University this year! In addition to her studies, for the past three years she has been filming a documentary to spread positive press about the city of Chicago and it premiers this Sunday, July 1, 2018. See below for more […]
LINK Unlimited Scholars Hires Dee Atkins as Vice President of Institutional Advancement
LINK Unlimited Scholars welcomes Dee Atkins as the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement! As VP of Advancement, Dee will oversee LINK’s fundraising, communications, mentor, alumni, and external relations programming. Dee brings more than 15 years of experience as a nonprofit administrator in fundraising, corporate social responsibility, volunteer management, and community outreach. She most recently […]
Lifelong Learners: LINK Unlimited Scholars Advance Their Dreams into Autumn
As fall begins, and students return to their studies, many LINK Scholars experience a less challenging “back-to-school” transition. Why? Because they never really left the classroom. Here at LINK, we believe in year-round enrichment. Whether it be through our Summer Learning Program or connecting our college-aged scholars with first-class internships, the result of our commitment […]
Please join us in celebrating Charise Williams , Class of 1996 Alumna and current Mentor!
Charise Williams is the deputy chief of staff for civic engagement in Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office. She has recently joined a board of directors for a new nonprofit charged with steering the economic benefits of the Obama Presidential Center to nearby neighborhoods. The Board is headed by Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan […]
The LINK Family extends its congratulations to Art Reliford, LINK Alum (Class of ’73) and Former Mentor!
Congratulations Art on your retirement from De La Salle Institute after 34 years of teaching! Your experience, knowledge, dedication and presence will be sorely missed. Best of luck in your brand new adventure! Pictured with Art are Carolyn Parmer (LINK Founder) along with Fr. Thomas Swade and Jimmie Sargent (LINK class of ’86) in the […]
LINK Alumnus Appointed Head of BMO Harris Financial Advisors
Please join us in congratulating Wallace Harris who has been appointed Head of BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Harris has been a longstanding part of the LINK Family, as a former Board member, Mentor and alum! (Class of ’83). As the Head of BMO Harris Financial Advisors (BHFA), he will lead a team focused on providing […]
Patrick Nash named Chairman of the Board at St. Ignatius College Prep
Please join us in congratulating Pat Nash, St. Ignatius Class of ’89, who was selected as the next Chairman of the Board of Saint Ignatius College Prep. Nash will serve a three year term as Chairman. We’re proud to have St. Ignatius College Prep as a partner, and equally proud to count Mr. Nash among […]
LINK Unlimited Scholars hosts its annual DreamKeepers Gala
On Thursday, April 27, 2017, LINK Unlimited Scholars will hold its annual DreamKeepers Gala, celebrating over fifty years as Chicago’s only college and career success organization focused solely on economically disadvantaged African-American youth. DreamKeepers celebrates individuals and institutions who have embodied the inspirational dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s dream to provide […]
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce names LINK Unlimited Scholars Board Chair as President
LINK Unlimited Scholars is proud to announce Board Chair Jonathan T. Swain (92) selection as President of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. In his new role, Jonathan will advance the Chamber’s mission of being a resource and advocate to the 300 businesses and community organizations that are members of the Hyde Park Chamber. To […]
LINK Unlimited Scholars featured in Jack Kent Cooke Foundation blog
We are so proud to announce that we were recently featured in the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s (Cooke Foundation) blog. Last year, we received the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) and Cooke Foundation Award for Excellence in Educational Access. This award recognizes an NPEA member organization, program, or school with a monetary award for excellence […]
From Progress to Promise: The Journey Continues
We are proud to celebrate Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Check out the latest article written by President & CEO Dr. Roslind Blasingame-Buford titled “From Progress to Promise: The Journey Continues” that discusses how LINK Unlimited […]