In late February, I was accepted into the University of Oxford. Half asleep in my dorm room bed, I was filled with shock and excitement as I read the congratulatory email. After two years of determination and hard work to...
Moments ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address, where he outlined his legislative priorities for 2020 and his vision for building a most prosperous and just state. While Governor Cuomo indicated support for...
Today the Senate passed a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act that would permanently fund programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), as well as simplify the FAFSA application process for student aid. ...
I finally achieved one of my biggest goals and walked the graduation stage last May earning my bachelor’s degree in social work from Colorado State University-Pueblo after what felt like a 10-year journey to accomplish. Three months shortly after having...
I take my eight-year-old daughter to school functions to ensure she sees what I’m doing and, hopefully, understands the value of getting an education. It’s important for me to have her be part of my higher education journey because she...
Being a first-time parent can be a huge life adjustment even if you think you’re prepared for it. It’s been a year since I became a first-time mother and in every endeavor that I encounter, I have to make sure...
Moments ago, Young Invincibles released a new report examining New York City’s homelessness crisis, and its impact on college student success. Titled “‘I Know What’s at Stake:’ How Homelessness Impacts College Success in New York City,” the report was released...
New York City is in the midst of an educational crisis: the increasing share of students experiencing homelessness. Today, one out of every ten students enrolled in New York City’s public schools lacks a reliable, safe place to sleep at night. The...
We are so pleased to welcome two new senior staff members to the YI team this month, Jesse Barba and Dy Brown. Learn a little more about Jesse and Dy: Jesse Barba will be joining YI as Senior Director of...
On Thursday, October 24, Young Invincibles was invited to testify before the New York State Senate’s Committee on Higher Education for a hearing on affordability at New York’s public colleges and university. Melanie Kruvelis, Young Invincibles Senior Manager for Policy...