I love the holiday season. For me, it’s a time of gratitude, giving, and gathering. A time to reflect on what’s most important in my life and make memories with the peopl[..]
Alumni, Board members, and staff got to have some “team” bonding by attending a Mariners vs. Yankees game (a Mariners win!) We are grateful for a[..]
by Zoe Hardwick When I was young, and my mom was at work or went to the store, I would sneak into her closet and pick out a pair of high heels. Depending on the scenario i[..]
by Zoe Hardwick Foreign Relations: Black Narratives Abroad Black people’s narratives are incredibly complex. One story does not fit all. However, as a diaspora, we ar[..]
Our inaugural Summer Stretch Academy for Tacoma’s Cohort 1 is officially a wrap! Staff and students alike spent six and a half weeks learning, having fun, and tackli[..]
by Zoe Hardwick Q: Describe your role I meet with kids whose families are in the 4th grade and help their families find new possible opportunities and resou[..]
by Zoe Hardwick Q: What motivates you to come to work every day? The mission of the organization. I truly believe in the power of education and providing ac[..]
by Zoe Hardwick Internships have become crucial to Rainier Scholars’ career development and in many cases, they are required for a student to advance in their desired[..]
by Rosida Mohamathno Recently, I participated in an eleven-day San Juan Islands boat trip organized by Salish Sea Sciences and Northwest Maritime Center. Rainier Scholars-[..]