October 2011
JP Morgan Chase Gives Big for College Readiness
October 20th, 2011The JP Morgan Chase Foundation is supporting the IEF’s newest initiative: SpringBoard!–a college readiness and access program. Springboard!, which targets high school seniors who are likely to attend community college, will launch at a number of CPS high schools this coming spring.
Calling All Small Business Owners!
October 20th, 2011The IEF’s valued partners, Goldman Sachs and the City Colleges of Chicago, are launching 10,000 Small Businesses, a cutting edge program designed to help small business owners develop the skills they need to grow their companies.
Infinite Aspirations
October 20th, 2011The 2011-2012 cohort has some big plans. At our last scholar development session, our newest scholars made their intentions known: they plan to maintain perfect attendance at all IEF events, a 95% annual retention rate, AND a cumulative GPA of 3.5. They’ve also given themselves a new name: Team Infinite Aspirations. Well team, you’ve set [...]
IEF Scholars Speak; Nation Listens
October 20th, 2011IEF Scholars Ada Escobar and William Mendez will participate in the Lumina Foundation’s ‘Student Voices’ conference from November 14-15 in Indianapolis. The conference will address ways to involve more students in improving the nation’s higher education system. Good luck William and Ada!
In Case You Were Wondering…
October 20th, 2011This past Friday, IEF Scholar Bruce Wilson, debuted his first solo exhibition at Rex Recycled Fashion in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. In Case You Were Wondering…features 15 of Bruce’s paintings and prints, as well as t-shirts with his signature design. When asked about his thoughts on the exhibition, Bruce eagerly replied, “What’s next?!” Currently attending Harold [...]