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

We struck gold in the Mentor-Scholar pairing between Saniyah (Niyah) Freeman, a determined Marist High School student, and her Mentor,

It was a big day for our Jr. LINK Scholars interested in attending a Catholic high school as they took

Please join us in welcoming maría pineda cuevas, our new Manager, Finance & Operations! A proud Santa Ana, California, native

Our president and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, has been especially active in the community this fall, and we’re thrilled to

Important Reminder: Our new student application (for the 2026-27 academic year) is open now and will remain open until Sunday,

Rice University in Houston, Texas, held a “Discover Rice” event September 3-5 for college access programs and professionals to visit

Shoutout to Maurice Tiner—a 2013 LINK alum and our current Director, Advancement & External Affairs—who was selected for the Class

We’re planning a wonderful year of helpful and educational programming for our Scholars! Saturday Academy Mark your calendars now!We’re hosting

We’re thrilled to shine the Scholar Spotlight on Kye Philips, a Class of 2026 Scholar from Regina Dominican High School.

LINK Alumni: Be on the lookout for an alumni virtual townhall this fall! The townhall will be an opportunity to

We are thrilled to shine the Partner Spotlight on the UIC College of Education and extend our deep gratitude for

We are extraordinarily grateful to Opus for supporting LINK with a $150,000 grant for FY 2026 and 2027. Our relationship

We’re proud to shine the Alumni Spotlight on Nara Mahone, LINK class of 1998 and a graduate of Saint Benedict

Mark your calendars now for December 2nd: Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! This special day brings communities together

Summer Learning Highlights Our rising 7th–11th grade Scholars enjoyed a time of growth, discovery, and community during Summer Learning. Nearly

Starting the school year strong means having the right tools and support in your corner. From study groups and wellness

Behind every LINK Scholar is a Mentor who believes in their talent and future, walks alongside them through challenges, and

We’re thrilled to announce that applications for new LINK Scholars will reopen on Friday, October 3, 2025! We support talented,