Baltimore Triplets Begin Freshman Year at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges
Baltimore triplets, Morgan Hicks, Sanai Hicks and Tony Hicks Jr., will all be attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Atlanta. They reflect on their diligence in their studies and how they got to where they are today despite challenges.
Girls Who Invest Receives a Grant From PEWIN Foundation
PEWIN Foundation, the non-profit branch of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), has awarded its first grant to Girls Who Invest (GWI). This $15,000 grant will support college students interning through GWI’s Summer Intensive Program.
Organizations Help Preserve Tribal Land in U.S. National Parks
The Yosemite Ancestral Stewards program is working alongside the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to restore the black oak grove. The program is funded by several organizations like the National Park Foundation and Apple.
National Park Foundation Partners With Subaru to Offer a Chance for Adventure
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is partnering with vehicle brand Subaru to offer participants a chance for adventure through the “Explore More” sweepstakes. The lucky winner will get the chance to explore a U.S. national park in a brand-new and completely electric SUV.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program: Helping Underserved Students
The Ron Brown Scholar Program has been helping underrepresented students for more than 25 years. Learn more about the program.
Student Freedom Initiative Helps to Create Future AI Professionals
Sports technology company Stats Perform is partnering with Student Freedom Initiative and Morehouse College to develop an “AI in Basketball” course. The goal of the collaboration is to create educational opportunities about how to apply AI in sports and expand job opportunities for students.
Young Billionaires Sign the Giving Pledge
Several young billionaires have recently signed the Giving Pledge. Some of the new signatories include co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, and Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht.
Girls Who Invest Intern Aspires to Increase Representation in Finance
First-generation college student Mikayla Wallace aspires to increase diversity in the field of finance by spreading awareness of and education on financial literacy. Wallace deepened her passion through her internship with the Kresge Foundation’s Investment Office — an internship she discovered through the nonprofit organization Girls Who Invest.
Susan G. Komen® Develops Breast Cancer Research Registry
Susan G. Komen® has created a new research platform where breast cancer patients and survivors can share their health data to improve breast cancer research and help develop new treatment methods.
National Park Foundation and Melissa & Doug Help Create Collection of Toys for Kids
Toy company, Melissa & Doug, is partnering with the National Park Foundation to create fun, purposeful and nature-inspired toys. The toys are inspired by the national parks’ vast landscapes, landmarks and wildlife.
