Jennifer Ward, Tacoma Executive Director, sits down with CityLine to discuss Rainier Scholars – Tacoma and the work its doing in the community to support students of color [..]
A social support system refers to a network of people—friends, family, peers that we can turn to for emotional or practical support. When we welcome a studen[..]
On a sunny Wednesday in early July, Rainier Scholars – Tacoma welcomed its second cohort of students to Summer Stretch at First Creek Middle School with excitement and [..]
It was the perfect day for a ribbon cutting as families and students gathered in the early summer sunshine on June 20 to welcome Rainier Scholars to University Place. Located[..]
Rainier Scholars – Tacoma’s program goal is to increase college access for students of color in the Tacoma community. Rainier Scholars focuses on supporting students most[..]
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[..]
Summer showcases the best of Rainier Scholars, with the juxtaposition of new beginnings and milestone celebrations. It’s a happy, busy time for our scholars, staff and facu[..]
Take a look at what Rainier Scholars – Tacoma has been up to! Selecting our first cohort: The Tacoma team started combing through approximately 75 student applic[..]
by Rafael del Castillo, January 2022 We start this new year with a spirit of optimism, fueled by possibilities. We are recruiting our first cohort in Ta[..]
