2008 Press Releases

 

The College Crusade of Rhode Island Enrolls 209 New Students
A new group of sixth graders from Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket joins the college-readiness program this year

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The College Crusade Partners with URI to Provide Afterschool Science Workshops
Aim of collaboration is to increase student readiness for careers in science and technology

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Local Students Get Back-to-School Fuel from The College Crusade
Fall 2008 programs keep Rhode Island’s low-income urban students moving forward on the path to higher education

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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Receives $2.7 Million GEAR UP Grant to Support College Readiness
Annual campaign seeks matching funds to offset recent cut in state support

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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Recognized Nationally As a “Program That Works”
The Business-Higher Education Forum names The College Crusade one of 35 programs nationwide that are improving U.S. education

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The College Crusade Summer Experience 2008 Teaches High School Students How to Be Leaders
Local youth develop leadership and teamwork skills in a program held on the Bristol campus of Roger Williams University

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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Receives $20,000 Grant from the Amgen Foundation
Funds will support college-readiness programs and services for students from the state’s most disadvantaged urban communities

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College Students Teach Study Skills Course, Inspire Rhode Island Youth to Aim for Academic Success
The College Crusade of Rhode Island launches its second annual Ways to A’s study-skills program, taught by former members of the organization who have succeeded in college
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Mary Sylvia Harrison Joins Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Served as president and CEO of The College Crusade of Rhode Island

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Local Students Are Set to Enjoy Summer and Studies
The College Crusade of Rhode Island announces a full schedule of college-readiness programs for hundreds of urban youth this summer
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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Announces High Graduation and College-Going Rates for Class of 2007
Annual Report Card findings support state’s agenda for personalized approach to education

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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Presents at College Board Conference
Shared program impact and best practices at Regional Academic Symposium on Advancing College Readiness on April 25

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Show Me What College Is Like
The College Crusade of Rhode Island sponsors campus visits and a Getting to College Conference this month
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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Welcomes New Board Members
Two prominent members of the RI business community join The College Crusade board of directors in 2008

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Rhode Island Students Welcome a New Season of Learning
Winter 2008 programs offered by The College Crusade of Rhode Island emphasize college readiness and career exploration

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The College Crusade of Rhode Island Awards $2 Million in College Scholarships
580 Rhode Island students are currently pursuing postsecondary degrees with the help of a College Crusade Scholarship
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