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

A Year-End Reflection as LINK Approaches 60 Years As we enter the winter season and the countdown to our 60th

LINK Unlimited Scholars is where hard work meets heart work. We push ourselves because our Scholars deserve nothing less. If

We’re so grateful for the assistance, support, and hard work we’ve had from our two federal work study students—Jada Ghee

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Get ready, because that’s exactly what

Curious about careers? Want to meet real professionals and explore your options for your future? Don’t miss Dream. Discover. Do.:

Social. Different. Amusing. That’s how Scholar Ari Jones (a senior at Whitney Young High School) describes her 5-week study-abroad experience

LINK’s College Specialists play a vital role for our senior Scholars, helping guide them in every stage of the college

An admissions representative from Brandeis University met with LINK Scholars on Tuesday, October 14, to share information about Brandeis as

We’re excited to shine the Alumni Spotlight on Taylor Tucker, class of 2013 from St. Ignatius College Prep. Taylor first

Special thanks to the Jordan brand for providing shoes for our Scholars! At the October Saturday Academy, Scholars who followed

Alumni Town Hall Recap Special thanks to all those who attended our very first Virtual Alumni Town Hall last month!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported LINK on Giving Tuesday! Thanks to your generosity, we raised $10,000 to

We’re thrilled to shine the Mentor Spotlight on Troi Sharpp, a client consulting manager in the Visa Consulting Analytics practice

Scholar Herbert Moore (junior at Whitney Young) and Mentors Deja McClellan and Anthony Pilgrim enjoyed their first outing together on

We’re thrilled to welcome Kimberly A. Cook, a distinguished mediator and attorney at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, to the

  Scholars were excited to be back together at the first Saturday Academy of the year on Saturday, October 25,

Mark your calendar and join us for Mentor Happy Hour—a night to relax, connect, and celebrate the incredible impact you’re

We’re thrilled to announce that three Class of 2026 LINK Scholars—Jayla Allen, Zuri Joplin, and Chace Martin—have been selected as