Tell us about yourself? Yes, so I am a junior. Now a rising senior at the University of Connecticut. My major is potentially individualized. Right now it’s a combination of gender studies, human development, and Family Science. And I aspired … Continue reading
Yale University has extended its commitment to New Haven Promise, a college scholarship and career development program that has supported more than 2,200 New Haven Public School students, through June 2026. The university will also increase its financial commitment to the … Continue reading
New Haven Promise, Inc., a nonprofit scholarship and support program, seeks a full-time Business Operations Associate Manager for its office in New Haven, CT. Duties: Carries out New Haven Promises grant-making processes using proprietary database. Deploy funds of five million … Continue reading
As a first-generation college student, I always dreamed of becoming successful and escaping the cycle of poverty. In 2017 I decided to enter the STEM field and major in Computer Science, despite having no software engineering experience. My first semester … Continue reading
Promise Scholars are returning to their schools to make a difference by community building with Restorative Practices. The Scholars have taken on part-time roles as Restorative Practice Mentors where they are trained and certified by the International Institute of Restorative … Continue reading
Patricia Melton went from being a first-generation college student to helping thousands of young people in the same position gain access to post-secondary education as well as the resources necessary to succeed after graduation. For her innovative work in education, … Continue reading