Last month, we joined our partners at The Simple Foundation (TSF) and the Omaha Housing Authority for their annual Back-to-School Bash. More than 2,000 community members attended, lining up hours…
Before we dove into the school year, advising specialists engaged in robust, hands-on training designed to strengthen their coaching skills and equip them with the tools they need to guide…
In early August, the College Possible Omaha team joined United Way of the Midlands for Shine Bright, a multi-day volunteer event that provides students with hygiene products to help them…
“Construction isn’t just about buildings. It’s about building people’s lives,” says Saw Htoo, who began his first semester at the University of Nebraska Omaha this fall. For the first-generation student,…
Each year on the last Thursday of July, National Intern Day celebrates the important role internships play in helping students gain real-world experience. But for College Possible students Shania and…
For much of high school, Anthony believed his future was under the hood of a car. As part of the automotive track at Ralston High School, he spent his days…
At College Possible Omaha, we’ve always been committed to helping students unlock their full potential. For 14 years, that commitment was brought to life by AmeriCorps members who served as…
This story was written by Mackenzie Bledsoe, Faustine’s college access coach and former AmeriCorps service member at College Possible Omaha. College freshman Faustine joined College Possible during her junior year…
South High junior Jeremy Amaya has always dreamed big, and with focus, passion, and a growing list of accomplishments, he’s well on his way to making those dreams a reality…
Westview High School junior Brooklynn is many things—drill team captain, editor of the school newspaper and a proud student ambassador, just to name a few. But beyond her impressive list…
In a record-breaking year, high school students in our program have been awarded more than $6.6 million in scholarships as of May 15, 2025–far surpassing last year’s total of $3.9…
When AlayViona was 13, she didn’t see college being part of her future. “Being a naive teenager, I saw college as a waste of money,” she recalls. But her dad…
The moment Julia Adesida began her higher education journey at Oregon State University, she was determined to become the mentor she wished she had in high school. Outside of working…
Sometimes the most powerful thing a high school student can hear is the honest perspective of someone who has already walked the path they’re about to take. That’s exactly what…
