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Honor the Past & Invest in the Future
A Year-End Reflection as LINK Approaches 60 Years As we enter the winter season and the countdown to our 60th
We’re Hiring
LINK Unlimited Scholars is where hard work meets heart work. We push ourselves because our Scholars deserve nothing less. If
Special Thanks to Our Federal Work Study Students
We’re so grateful for the assistance, support, and hard work we’ve had from our two federal work study students—Jada Ghee
It’s Coming! January Saturday Academy & Annual Career Inspiration Day
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Get ready, because that’s exactly what
October Saturday Academy Highlights and Photos
Scholars were excited to be back together at the first Saturday Academy of the year on Saturday, October 25,
Jr. LINK Scholars Take the High School Placement Test
It was a big day for our Jr. LINK Scholars interested in attending a Catholic high school as they took
Welcome New Staff
Please join us in welcoming maría pineda cuevas, our new Manager, Finance & Operations! A proud Santa Ana, California, native
Congrats to Dr. Toinette Gunn!
Our president and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, has been especially active in the community this fall, and we’re thrilled to
New Student Applications Open!
Important Reminder: Our new student application (for the 2026-27 academic year) is open now and will remain open until Sunday,
Discovering Rice University
Rice University in Houston, Texas, held a “Discover Rice” event September 3-5 for college access programs and professionals to visit
Congrats to Maurice Tiner
Shoutout to Maurice Tiner—a 2013 LINK alum and our current Director, Advancement & External Affairs—who was selected for the Class
Jr. LINK: In Case You Missed It
Summer Learning Highlights Our rising 7th–11th grade Scholars enjoyed a time of growth, discovery, and community during Summer Learning. Nearly
Tips to Help You Succeed
Starting the school year strong means having the right tools and support in your corner. From study groups and wellness
LINK Scholar Applications Open October 3!
We’re thrilled to announce that applications for new LINK Scholars will reopen on Friday, October 3, 2025! We support talented,
LINK Is Hiring
LINK Unlimited Scholars is where hard work meets heart work. We push ourselves because our Scholars deserve nothing less. If
Jr. LINK Upcoming Events
We’re planning a wonderful year of helpful and educational programming for our Jr. LINK Scholars! Saturday Academy Mark your calendars
Driving Fore A Difference Success!
For golf lovers, business owners, and community champions alike, our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing at Twin
Join Us! Driving Fore a Difference Golf Outing
It’s not too late to get involved in our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing at Twin Orchards
New Staff
We’re delighted to welcome Mia Sedory to the LINK team as Coordinator, Advancement & External Affairs. Mia is a recent
Financial Aid Tips
Planning for college? LINK’s Financial Aid Facilitators offer the following financial aid and scholarship tips to help you in navigating
Scholar Celebration Recap
What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at The Promontory on Thursday, June 12, as we gathered to celebrate the
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