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

Curious about careers? Want to meet real professionals and explore your options for your future? Don’t miss Dream. Discover. Do.:

Social. Different. Amusing. That’s how Scholar Ari Jones (a senior at Whitney Young High School) describes her 5-week study-abroad experience

LINK’s College Specialists play a vital role for our senior Scholars, helping guide them in every stage of the college

An admissions representative from Brandeis University met with LINK Scholars on Tuesday, October 14, to share information about Brandeis as

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

We’re thrilled to announce that three Class of 2026 LINK Scholars—Jayla Allen, Zuri Joplin, and Chace Martin—have been selected as

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

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

We’re thrilled to shine the Scholar Spotlight on Kye Philips, a Class of 2026 Scholar from Regina Dominican High School.

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

Starting the school year strong means having the right tools and support in your corner. From study groups and wellness

University of Chicago Tour & Essay Writing Workshop Our Class of 2026 Scholars participated in their first Project College event

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

This summer, two LINK Scholars—Mariya Mason and Ari Jones—are taking part in life-changing international cultural exchange programs through our partnership

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

Scholar William Bradley, a class of 2027 rising junior at Manley Career Academy High School, has been selected as a

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

Saturday Academy Recap Scholars celebrated the last Saturday Academy of the 2024-25 school year on April 12 at Holy Trinity

Mentor/Mentee Event On Saturday, April 26, LINK Mentors and Mentees had the opportunity to serve Chicago Grows Food, a nonprofit

MLK Day of Service It was great to see a group of LINK Mentors and Mentees come together to volunteer

LINK Unlimited Scholars mourns the January 2025 passing of our longstanding LINK Mentor, board member, and generous donor Jerome “Jerry”

We are so pleased to welcome new staff member Maurice Tiner to the LINK team! Maurice, our new Director of

We are delighted to share with you the 2023-2024 LINK Unlimited Scholars Annual Impact Report. This year’s report celebrates the

Dr. Gunn always enjoys the opportunity to get in front of Chicago businesses to share her personal story as well

April Saturday Academy Get ready for another exciting Saturday Academy on April 12th. Each grade level will engage in dynamic,

Congrats to LINK Scholar Maya Hooks, Mother McAuley High School Class of 2025, on writing and directing a one-act play