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Upcoming Events
April Saturday Academy Get ready for another exciting Saturday Academy on April 12th. Each grade level will engage in dynamic,
In Case You Missed It
SATURDAY ACADEMY RECAPS February Saturday Academy Our February Saturday Academy was an exciting Career Exploration Day with the theme of
Honoring the Late Jerome “Jerry” Girsch
LINK Unlimited Scholars mourns the January 2025 passing of our longstanding LINK Mentor, board member, and generous donor Jerome “Jerry”
Welcome to New LINK Staff
We are so pleased to welcome new staff member Maurice Tiner to the LINK team! Maurice, our new Director of
LINK’s Annual Impact Report
We are delighted to share with you the 2023-2024 LINK Unlimited Scholars Annual Impact Report. This year’s report celebrates the
Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight: MyKael Perry
Congratulations to MyKael Perry, a 7th-grader at KIPP Bloom College Prep, who was recently elected to the Black Millennial Renaissance
Dr. Gunn Spreads the Word about LINK
Dr. Gunn always enjoys the opportunity to get in front of Chicago businesses to share her personal story as well
Dr. Gunn Recognized as a Chicago Defender 2025 Woman of Excellence
A big congratulations to our very own LINK President and CEO Dr. Toinette Gunn, who was recently recognized as a
Saturday Academy Recaps & Photos!
As part of October’s Saturday Academy, junior and senior Scholars attended the National Association for College Admissions Counseling’s (NACAC) College
LINK Is Moving!
We are so grateful for your participation with LINK Unlimited Scholars! Thanks to the dedication and success of our High
LINK Applications!
Attention, 8th grade Jr. LINK Scholars! The application for LINK’s High School Fellowship is now open for all 8th graders.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our very own LINK President and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, who was selected as a 2025 Chicago Defender
Special Thanks!
As we move through the first quarter of our new fiscal year, we’d like to take a moment to look
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jr. LINK and High School Scholars, get ready for our first mandatory Saturday Academy of the new school year! Saturday
Welcome to New Staff
We’re thrilled to welcome three new staff members to the LINK team: Michael Happ, VP, Advancement; Alexandria Cummings, VP, Programs
Cool LINK Video
Check out this video about LINK’s history and legacy! We’re so proud of our impact in helping our Scholars to,
Jr. LINK Scholar Highlights
Congrats to our Jr. LINK Scholars Ava Johnson and Elianna Isaac, who had perfect attendance at Summer Learning! Ava, a
In Case You Missed It
Fall Kick-Off We had a blast gearing up for an exciting new school year at our annual Scholar Kick-Off Event
Dr. Toinette Gunn Named Crain’s Chicago Notable Black Leader
Congratulations to our own Dr. Toinette Gunn, President and CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars, for being named to Crain’s Chicago
Summer Learning with LINK
We started our LINK Summer Learning this week, and we’re so excited about what the summer holds! Summer Learning is
New Staff and Board Members
Our LINK family continues to grow and expand, and we’re excited to welcome a new staff member and two new
LINK Alum Wins Pulitzer Prize
We are thrilled to announce that LINK Alum trina reynolds-tyler (Class of 2011), data director for Invisible Institute, recently won
Jr. LINK Check-Ins
Just a reminder: Check-ins for Jr. LINK Scholars will be shifting from a monthly cadence to quarterly starting with the
Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight
We’re delighted to shine the Jr. LINK spotlight on Lanre Deen, who has just completed 8th grade at Noonan Elementary
4 Tips to Keep Learning Over the Summer
Hey, Scholars, remember, summer break doesn’t mean you have to stop learning! Here are some tips to help you stay
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed any of our exciting programs over the last few weeks, here’s a recap: Scholar Celebration What
Working to Grow Our Family Advisory Committee
We are looking for more parents and guardians to join the LINK Family Advisory Committee! Our Family Advisory Committee (or
LINK In the News
Huge thanks to these media outlets for shining a spotlight on LINK and our innovative approaches that are transforming education!
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
Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight
This month we’re shining the Jr. LINK Scholar spotlight on Rune Fox (they/them). In spite of facing difficult challenges in
New Grade Report Process
Reminder! There’s a new protocol for Jr. LINKers to submit grade reports. Previously, a photocopy was acceptable via email. Now,
UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Career Connections Collective Panel Series (6:00 – 7:30 pm) We still have one session left in our exciting career
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 &
In Case You Missed It
March Saturday Academy It was a busy and exciting day at Saturday Academy on March 2nd. Our High School Fellowship
LINK in the News
We have been making a splash in the news lately, highlighting the impact our work is having on our Scholars