What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at Zhou B Art Center on Thursday, June 18, as we gathered to

New Scholar Orientation is an exciting day to initiate new Jr. LINK and HS fellowship Scholars and their families into

We’re delighted to welcome two new staff members to the LINK team—Sarah Schollmeyer, Director, Outreach & Enrollment, and Tatyana Mcdade,

We’re proud to shine the Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight on Khloe Harmon, a Class of 2026 recent graduate of Chicago

Community, Leadership Development, and Planning for the Future! On April 25th, we convened one final time this program year at

What if one summer could change a student’s trajectory? At LINK, it does. Through our 4-week Summer Learning accelerator (July

We’d like to extend very special thanks to our many LINK volunteers!  This year we launched a concerted effort to

Special congratulations to the inaugural Jr. LINK cohort on their recent high school graduation! Six years ago, Jayla Allen, Calvin

At Driving Fore A Difference, every swing supports a Scholar!  LINK’s 31st Annual Driving Fore A Difference golf outing on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For golf lovers, business owners, and community champions alike, our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing at Twin

It’s not too late to get involved in our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing at Twin Orchards

We’re delighted to welcome Mia Sedory to the LINK team as Coordinator, Advancement & External Affairs. Mia is a recent

Planning for college? LINK’s Financial Aid Facilitators offer the following financial aid and scholarship tips to help you in navigating

What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at The Promontory on Thursday, June 12, as we gathered to celebrate the