‘Alumni’ Stories

OneGoal is piloting new partnerships to expand access to high-quality postsecondary opportunities for OneGoal Fellows and providing them with the timely and relevant support they need to complete their journeys in higher education.

The pathway from a high school diploma to a postsecondary degree is not always a straight line. For OneGoal alum in Massachusetts, Esvin Ruiz, the journey has been full of unexpected detours, including several frightening health challenges and financial setbacks.

For some students, a two-year pathway is exactly the right opportunity based on financial, academic, and personal match.

OneGoal Director of Program Learning gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at her research process. Our most recent study looks at what root causes prevent students from completing their degrees. Daranee explains the intention behind the study, the challenges of conducting qualitative research with OneGoal alums, and how the research process and subsequent findings are informing program innovations. 

OneGoal Alumna Kimberly Leiba shares her reflection on her college experience as she approaches graduation from Bridgeport University.

OneGoal alumna and graduate from Houston Baptist University Mirla Estrada shares the obstacles she faced, the support she received and the future she now envisions having reached college graduation.