College Beyond

This week, the College Beyond team was on the ground at the Louisiana College Access Network (LCAN) Convening! It was so exciting to connect with fellow educators, advocates, and partners who are passionate about expanding college access and success for Louisiana students. ???? #CollegeAccess #LCAN #StudentSuccess

College Beyond is honored to be a grant recipient of the Super Bowl LIX Legacy Program, Impact 59 Powered by Entergy! ?? This is a commitment to uplifting and strengthening the communities that make New Orleans thrive.?With support from the National Football League (NFL) Foundation, New Orleans Saints, Entergy, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Ochsner Health, Venture Global LNG, NOLA Coalition, and the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee. Impact 59 is helping 65 local organizations expand their reach and deepen their impact. Through this grant, College Beyond will continue our mission of supporting under-resourced students as they navigate higher education, ensuring they not only enroll but thrive. We’re grateful to be part of this incredible effort and had a fantastic time participating in today’s Impact 59 Day of Service alongside fellow changemakers. Special thanks to our sponsors for investing in organizations driving meaningful change across New Orleans. ?? Learn more about Impact 59 and the inspiring organizations involved: https://lnkd.in/gfjdR2gZ #Impact59 #SuperBowlLIX #CollegeBeyond #BeyondTheGame #NewOrleans #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

?? BIG NEWS ALERT! ???? College Beyond is thrilled to congratulate Arsenio “Ace” Bolds Jr. on his National Signing Day and his decision to further his academic and athletic career at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff! ???? Ace, your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder! ???? We know you’ll continue to shine on and off the field, representing UAPB with excellence. Join us in celebrating Ace’s next chapter! ?? Drop a ?? or ?? in the comments to show him some love! #NationalSigningDay #CollegeBeyond #UAPB #GoldenLions #AceOnTheRise

? ‘Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.’ – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At College Beyond, we believe education is more than academic success—it’s about building the character and resilience to create a brighter future. Let’s continue to honor Dr. King’s legacy by empowering students to achieve their dreams and give back to their communities. ???? #MLKDay #EducationForAll #CollegeBeyond

A huge thank you to the New Orleans City Council and Councilmember Eugene Green for supporting our work through the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund! ?? Your commitment to our community means the world. Yesterday, our Executive Director, Clara Baron-Hyppolite expressed our gratitude in person at the Council meeting. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant New Orleans! ? #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #NewOrleansCityCouncil ??

College Beyond is proud to be one of 65 nonprofits awarded a grant through the Super Bowl LIX Legacy Program, Impact 59 Powered by Entergy This grant allows us to continue to serve New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana by providing resources and programming for our students. #SBLIX #ItsWhatWeDo #Impact59 #CommunityImpact

At College Beyond, we believe that using data effectively is critical to creating meaningful change in the lives of students. We’re excited to share that members of the College Beyond team—Karaline Zeigler, MSW, LCSW-BACS , Destiny Brown and Carolyn Le —recently presented on “Using Data to Assess Programmatic Impact & Inform Intervention” to an audience of high school, nonprofit and postsecondary practitioners at the 2024 Life After High School Convening presented by the Cowen Institute and NOLA CCAN. During the session, our team provided a deep dive into our Annual Student Survey, a research-informed tool that helps us collect, analyze, and act on critical data to support our students’ success. Attendees also participates in an interactive opportunity to reflect on their own data collection and response practices, fostering collective learning among practitioners. We’re proud to share our journey, learn from others, and continue building stronger pathways to college success. #HigherEd #NonprofitLeadership #StudentSuccess #DataInformed #CollegeAccess #CollegeSuccess #PellEligibleStudents #NewOrleans

We are grateful to Beyond Harm for facilitating a powerful session with our college students on healthy relationships. Their insights on recognizing red flags and building stronger connections were invaluable. Thank you for helping us raise awareness and create safer spaces! #HealthyRelationships #StudentSupport #ThankYou

An unforgettable night for our College Beyond and McCollum Scholars community! ?? From cheering on the New Orleans Pelicans from the suite to getting some time on the court post-game, these scholars got to spend an incredible evening with CJ McCollum and Elise McCollum, experiencing firsthand what hard work and dedication can lead to. Big thanks to the entire Pelicans Community for inspiring the next generation and making this night one for the books! ?? #CollegeBeyond #McCollumScholars #Pelicans #Inspiration ??: Chansey Augustine Thank you Kendall McManus-Thomas, Ph.D. , Kendall T. Crawford and Jahquille Ross, Ed.D. for joining us!

We’re thrilled to share that the College Beyond team will be presenting at NOLA CCAN's "Life After High School Convening" next Tuesday, November 12, 2024! Our session will focus on how we use data to assess programmatic impact and design effective interventions, to boost college persistence for students and provide holistic, trauma-informed support. Data-driven insights are at the heart of what we do, and we’re excited to illustrate their transformative power for student success. Join Destiny Brown, Karaline Zeigler, MSW, LCSW-BACS, and Carolyn Le as we share our approach and connect with educators, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to student success beyond high school. Special thanks to Mia Gonzales Washington & The Cowen Institute for organizing this incredible collaborative opportunity!! #CollegePersistence #CollegeAttainment #CareerAttainment #DataDriven #NOLACCAN #LifeAfterHighSchool #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #tothroughtogether #NewOrleans #NCAN