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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
LINK Scholars Study Abroad
This summer, two LINK Scholars—Mariya Mason and Ari Jones—are taking part in life-changing international cultural exchange programs through our partnership
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 Spotlight
Scholar William Bradley, a class of 2027 rising junior at Manley Career Academy High School, has been selected as a
Scholar Celebration Recap
What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at The Promontory on Thursday, June 12, as we gathered to celebrate the
Saturday Academy Recap
Saturday Academy Recap Scholars celebrated the last Saturday Academy of the 2024-25 school year on April 12 at Holy Trinity
In Case You Missed It
Mentor/Mentee Event On Saturday, April 26, LINK Mentors and Mentees had the opportunity to serve Chicago Grows Food, a nonprofit
In Case You Missed It
MLK Day of Service It was great to see a group of LINK Mentors and Mentees come together to volunteer
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
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
Upcoming Events
April Saturday Academy Get ready for another exciting Saturday Academy on April 12th. Each grade level will engage in dynamic,
Scholar Spotlight: Maya Hooks
Congrats to LINK Scholar Maya Hooks, Mother McAuley High School Class of 2025, on writing and directing a one-act play
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
In Case You Missed It
This fall, our Class of 2025 Scholars had the opportunity to attend two different “Project College” events—the College Essay Writing
Reminders & Upcoming Events
FAFSA Completion Workshop Tuesday, January 14, 2025 The FAFSA is now open! If you need support in completing your FAFSA,
LINK Is Moving!
We are so grateful for your participation with LINK Unlimited Scholars! Thanks to the dedication and success of our High
College Acceptances
Our Class of 2025 Scholars have already earned more than 170 college acceptances—and counting! Class of 2025 Scholars, please continue
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
Scholar Highlights
Shout-out to Addison Belhomme, a Class of 2025 Scholar, who is continuing her impressive accomplishments in film! LINK Scholar Addison
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
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,
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
Scholar Highlights and Celebrations
LINK Scholar Celebration The following honors were awarded at the Scholar Celebration on June 13: James J. Gavin Humanitarian Award:
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
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