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Scholar Spotlight: Andrew
This spring, Andrew will walk the stage at UW-Madison and earn his degree in finance: a milestone four years in the making. He always knew he would go to college and earn his degree, but as a first-generation student, he…
Peter: Patricia Wilmeth Award
At the annual Dream Big Dinner, the Patricia Wilmeth Award recognizes individuals who have had a strong commitment and spirit of generosity to not only College Possible Milwaukee, but the entire Milwaukee community. This year, we are honoring Peter Hitler…
Dr. Her-Xiong: Lifetime Achievement Award
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Chris Her-Xiong, the founder and CEO of the Hmong American Peace Academy. We talked about her passion and vision for her work in education. Thirty-three years ago, Dr. Her-Xiong’s career in…
Scholar Spotlight: Tyanne
This article was written by Tyanne’s AmeriCorps College Coach, Malysha MacFarland. Tyanne Linton is an aspiring educator at UW-Parkside studying psychology with two minors in sociology and criminal justice. She is interested in how people think and enjoys helping others…
Kohler Co. and College Possible Milwaukee Collaboration Doubles Support of Scholars
College Possible Milwaukee, a nonprofit working to support the aspirations and potential of students from underserved backgrounds, announced the Kohler Scholars Program will double in size and serve an additional five scholars in the year 2023. The Kohler Scholars Program…
Scholar Spotlight: Kevin
Kevin always had big goals for his future, including earning his degree. Yet upon experiencing unforeseen challenges on his college journey, he had to take a break from school. With many students still experiencing rising college costs, the potential for…
Q&A With Marco Morrison: The Evolution of College Possible and the Future of Milwaukee
Marco Morrison was welcomed in September as the new Executive Director of College Possible Milwaukee. He brings special insight to the role as both a Milwaukee native and Milwaukee Public School alum. He attended UW - Parkside and Eastern Illinois…
Scholar Spotlight: Jamiah
As a full-time student who balances on-campus involvement, a full-time job, and a well-established business, Jamiah is a natural go-getter. When she was a girl, her mother and grandmother instilled the mindset that she could complete anything she put her…
NBA Foundation Renews College Possible Grant
Funding to support aspiring Black college students within five NBA markets ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 11, 2022 -- College Possible, the pioneering nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer mentors, announced a renewed grant with the NBA…