‘Chicago’ Stories
From OneGoal Fellow to Doctor of Pharmacy: Meet Dr. Navarro
June 29, 2022
Caleb sat down with us for a conversation about his journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and where he’s headed next.
Strategies to Avoid Summer Melt
June 29, 2022
Each summer, 10% to 40% of high school students intend to enroll in college the fall after graduation but never actually do so.
OneGoal Fellow Shares Hopeful Message Amid Uncertainty
April 23, 2020
In addition to losing valuable in-school learning, our Fellows are having to reimagine the celebration of special milestones like their high school graduation, prom, college signing day, and senior season of athletics. Here’s one such story from a Chicago Fellow.
A Day in the Life of a Program Director
April 23, 2020
We’re continuing our Forward Together series with a look into how our Program Directors are supporting Fellows from afar while schools are closed. Here’s a glimpse at a day in the life of a Chicago Program Director.
It Takes a Village
September 11, 2019
When it comes to closing the college degree divide, we can’t do it alone, which is why we strategically partner with local colleges and universities who are invested in our students’ success. One such partnership is our work with Robert Morris University, located in the heart of downtown Chicago.
I Wanted To Be Able To Choose
June 19, 2019
Patrick Ben is a recent graduate from CICS Longwood High School in Chicago. Throughout the course of his senior year in OneGoal, he amassed more than $4.5 million from 68 different schools. In this article, he tells us how, and why, did it.