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[..]
We are just a few days away from our April 27 virtual luncheon. As we’ve been working to create an inspiring program for you, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on th[..]
Lily Ghebrai, Cohort 3 by Alison Krupnick It’s a long way from Eritrea to New York and the steps along Lily Ghebrai’s journey included Dallas, Seattle, and Vermont.[..]
by Alison Krupnick Pamela Biniam was excited, but nervous when she received her interest form. The Wake Forest University sophomore wondered if she would fe[..]
Our second virtual Career Expo was a hit, with over 80 high school and college scholars joining for two days of career exploration, interactive workshops,[..]
Rainier Scholars and Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) have established a new partnership supporting Tacoma students of color on a path to college graduation and a li[..]
by Derek Rogers, Director of College Counseling In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the issues facing first-generation college students. Ofte[..]
After a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce that Rafael del Castillo will join Rainier Scholars on July 1, as our new executive director.
Sara Sarmiento-Ruiz is about to graduate from St. Olaf College with a dual major in environmental science and Mandarin Chinese. As she contemplates her place in the world, she[..]
