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The Papillion Times and Omaha World Herald featured a story about College Possible’s expansion to Papillion – La Vista South High School. Read about it here.

Congressman Lee Terry announces College Possible Omaha, along with Lutheran Family Services will be receiving funding for their AmeriCorps programs. Read the full story here.

Every year in Minnesota, more than 2,000 individuals dedicate an entire year of service to AmeriCorps, which has operated in this country since 1994. Minnesota’s AmeriCorps members leverage $27 million in private donations and recruit 70,500 volunteers through more than 2.3 million hours of service. Read how College Possible celebrates AmeriCorps week!

Sara Dziuk, executive director of College Possible Twin Cities was selected as a Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal “40 Under Forty” honoree! read her interview here.

Findings from a rigorous Harvard evaluation show that College Possible’s approach to unlocking the academic potential of low-income students is effective, as students served are significantly more likely to enroll in a four year college. “The program is not only doing a good job—it’s doing a great job,” said Harvard professor Chris Avery, who conducted […]

Every year, College Possible’s depends on the passion and hard work of a new group of recent college graduates, who give low-income students an opportunity to have a college experience as rewarding as their own. Are you or someone you know ready to serve with College Possible? A growing nonprofit dedicated to college admission and success, College […]

The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has been following four College Possible Milwaukee students through their first year in college. Near the end of their first college semester, these students reflected on their experiences so far. They have faced challenges in balancing academics, family demands and social life, yet remain enthusiastic about taking new classes and getting involved on campus.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently highlighted the positive impact College Possible Milwaukee is having on its student and its community. A study conducted by Harvard University researcher Chris Avery shows that College Possible’s approach to unlocking the potential of low-income students is effective and that students served are significantly more likely to enroll in a four-year college.

Jim McCorkell, CEO of College Possible, discusses the three-year study done by Harvard University on College Possible’s program with Omaha’s NPR affiliate KIOS. Read the full article here