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LINK’s Annual Impact Report
As we work to build tomorrow’s Black leaders today, we are proud to present the 2022-2023 LINK Unlimited Scholars Impact
Alumni Spotlight: Ciere Boatright—Part One
Alumni Spotlight: Ciere Boatright—Part OneCommissioner, City of Chicago Department of Planning and DevelopmentLINK Alum, LINK Board Member, Former LINK Mentor
LINK Accepted into IGNITE
We are thrilled to announce that LINK Unlimited Scholars has been accepted into the 2024 cohort of The University of
Women’s History Month: A Word from Dr. J
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Dr. Janine Franklin (affectionately known as Dr. J.), LINK’s VP, Programs &
Volunteer Opportunity
Career Connections Collective Panelists Needed Are you willing to share your career path with our LINK Scholars? We have one
Upcoming Event
Calling ALL LINK Alumni & Class of 2024 College Graduates SAVE THE DATE!Thursday, June 13 LINK Unlimited Scholars will host
LINK in the News
We have been making a splash in the news lately, highlighting the impact our work is having on our Scholars
Save the Date for LINK’s Annual Golf Outing!
Thursday, July 25, 2024 We can’t wait to see you at LINK’s 29th Annual “Driving Fore a Difference” Golf Outing
Welcome to Our New Staff Members
Our LINK family is growing, and we’re excited to officially welcome these six new dynamic team members! Katie AbeleAssistant to
LINK in the News
Take a look at all the ways we’re spreading the LINK mission—and please share the good news on your social
Internship Opportunities
As LINK Alumni, you may be interested in the following internship opportunities: Greenwood Project (Open to current college sophomores and
Alumni Spotlight: Zachary Tobias, Class of ’23
We’re shining our Alumni Spotlight on Zachary Tobias this month. Now a freshman at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Zachary
Volunteer Opportunity
Career Connections Collective Panelists Needed Are you willing to share your career path with our LINK Scholars? We’re seeking several
LINK in the News
Take a look at how LINK Unlimited Scholars is making waves in the news! The Weekly Citizen newspaper highlighted Jr.
Young Alumni Spotlight: Mahogani Anderson, Class of 2023
We’re so proud to shine the “young alumni” spotlight on Mahogani Anderson, Class of 2023, who is now beginning her
Alumni Spotlight: Steven Hunter, Class of 1998
We’re so proud to shine the alumni spotlight on Steven Hunter, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director at McDonald’s Corporation,
Join Us for LINK Team Trivia Night on October 5
You’re invited to come out for a fantastic evening of knowledge, camaraderie, and giving back at our LINK Unlimited Team
Become a LINK Mentor
Have you ever considered becoming a Mentor—or do you know anyone who might be a good candidate to become a
Join Our Team—We’re Hiring!
Looking to make a difference by linking students to opportunities so they can take a new path—one that leads to
LINK Welcomes Several New Staff Members
We are excited and proud to have welcomed a number of new staff to LINK in the last few months.
Download the 2023 Scholar Celebration Program
Download the 2023 Scholar Celebration Program Now!
Save The Date for the 2023 Scholar Celebration!
Join us for our 2023 Scholar Celebration, sponsored by Old National Bank! This year’s celebration to honor the achievements of
Maximizing Your Summer as a College Student: What to Do When You Can’t Land An Internship
Summer is a valuable time for college students to explore new opportunities, gain skills, and prepare for their future careers.
Ways That College Students Can Manage Mental Health
College can be very stressful. Not only are students dealing with the academic rigor of college but also social adjustments.
Alumni Highlight | Iman Williamson
Name: Iman WilliamsonHigh school you attended and graduating year: Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2017College attended: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCollege
Internships | Museum of Contemporary Art
MCA internships provide valuable opportunities to learn how nonprofits operate in the company of like-minded young professionals. Many of their
All You Need To Know About Finding an Internship
Wouldn’t it be great if the perfect internship fell right into your lap? Unfortunately, the odds are pretty low of
LINK 2022 Alum Laniah Dennis Awarded StriveTogether Art Inspires Scholarship
Class of 2022 LINK Scholar Laniah Dennis was awarded the $1000 StriveTogether Scholarship for her submitted artwork. Her piece “Leap”
LINK Unlimited Scholars is pleased to announce our new President & CEO Dr. Toinette Gunn!
Hello Scholars, Mentors, Families, and Members of the LINK Community, I’m Dr. Toinette Gunn, your new LINK Unlimited Scholars President