Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with Â鶹ÊÓƵ as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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A new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at Â鶹ÊÓƵ! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
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