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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
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



































