LINK is proud to celebrate Board member Angela Miller-May for being named to Chief Investment Officer magazine’s 2026 Power100. The

We are excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors. Each brings a different area of expertise,

We are excited to welcome Pomona College, one of our newest partners, expanding opportunities available to our Scholars as they

For LINK alumna Mya, Class of 2024, pursuing a career in healthcare is rooted in both family legacy and a

Top Section: Kye at Howard University, Addison at USC, Yvonne at Iowa StateBottom Section: Anicia at Harvard, Jayla at The

From practicing backflips in his backyard to performing on the stage of America’s Got Talent, LINK alumnus Jamari Grant has

As a rising senior, LINK Scholar Cherish knows the year ahead will bring plenty of decisions and new responsibilities. Having

David first became connected to LINK through Dr. Gunn after previously coaching high school debate with Chicago Debates. His experience

 In June, LINK welcomed Scholars and mentors for our Mentor-Mentee Match Up, where seven Scholars met and connected with the

For LINK Scholar Aaliyah, being part of LINK means more than attending programs, it means taking every opportunity she can

For LINK Scholars Morgan and Addison, this summer brought an opportunity to take learning far beyond the classroom…. and beyond

This summer, several LINK Scholars took an early step into the college experience by participating in dual enrollment courses, giving

LINK Scholars had the opportunity to step onto two Chicago-area college campuses and experience campus life firsthand through visits to

Seniors, Project College Is Underway! Senior year is here, and so is one of the most important parts of your

Scholars, mark your calendars and get ready to continue your leadership journey! Our next Saturday Academy is Saturday, October 17,

Throughout July, Scholars took part in a summer filled with learning, exploration, and new experiences designed to prepare them for

JR LINKers, mark your calendars and get ready to dig into your leadership journey! Our next Saturday Academy is Saturday,

Congratulations to Sam, a Jr. LINKer class of 2031, for winning LINK’sT-shirt design contest! Out of 12 student submissions, Sam’s

On Thursday, July 23, LINK supporters, Board members, staff, and Scholars gathered at Twin Orchard Country Club for our 31st

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, Calvin