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College Access and Success Ecosystem’s March 6 Working MeetingBy Elizabeth IsanukPosted: March 15, 2024
For its second working meeting last week, the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) convened over 60 individuals representing K-12,...
Read full article >Olney Students in College Access Program Visit Saint Joseph's UniversityBy Elizabeth IsanukPosted: February 29, 2024
Olney High School students in PEF’s College Access Program (CAP) had an opportunity to visit and explore Saint Joseph’s University...
Read full article >An Update from Scholars Recipient & College Access Program Grad, Daniarkos PierreBy Elizabeth IsanukPosted: February 5, 2024
Last fall, PEF’s Philadelphia Scholars partnership with the Almac Group expanded with a second STEM major student. Among all College Access...
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