Why We’re Creating Education and Career Pathways for Students in Grades 11–14
Making Waves CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares a leadership update on a strategic visioning process with an emerging model focusing on the critical transition years between high school, college, and career.
How Companies Can Partner with Nonprofit Organizations to Drive Community Impact
Making Waves VP of Partnerships Justin Douglas and Allen Matkins Partner Mark Mengelberg share a case study of a successful corporate and nonprofit partnership that demonstrates impact, engages employees, and builds community.
Survivor’s Guide to Being a BIPOC Student in College
Many first-year college students face similar challenges finding community, but colleges understand this fact and offer lots of resources. Here are some ways to navigate college life as a Black, Indigenous and Person of Color, or BIPOC, student.
Want to get a free flight and stay for a college visit? These ‘fly-in’ programs are now open
A college or university fly-in program is a fully funded multi-day opportunity (virtually or in person) to explore colleges and universities for students who may not have the financial means to travel and visit their campuses.
Waves of Change: Stories of Men of Color in Higher Education
Education should be a bridge to opportunities rather than a barrier. We hope this conversation helps current and future college students feel understood, connected, and inspired.
Making Waves and Willamette University Partner on College Opportunity and Student Success
Making Waves Academy and Willamette University are partnering to expand access to higher education and equip students with the personal support, financial aid, and resources they need to succeed.
“The Sky Is the Limit”: How Armando is Beating the Odds in Education and Psychology
Voices of Making Waves: Meet Armando Ramirez “I always try to advocate for both mental health and for higher education, especially in the Latino community,” shared Armando Ramirez (he/him). “It […]
Making Waves COO Erick Roa Selected as a Pahara Fellow
Making Waves Chief Operating Officer Erick Roa was recently selected for the Pahara Institute’s Pahara Fellowship, a highly selective program for exceptional, values-driven leaders.
Making Waves and Studio Bondy Architecture Partner to Support Next Generation of Architects and Designers
Making Waves is partnering with Studio Bondy to create opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in architecture and design through field trips, internships, externships, job shadowing, and more.
Top Stories That Made Waves in 2024
Our programs provide students of color from low-income backgrounds with the educational opportunities, career skills and experiences, and financial freedom they need to meet their goals and thrive. Here are some of the highlights of what that looked like in 2024 and a preview of what’s to come in 2025.
Making Waves Receives LinkedIn Grant to Support Workforce Development
Making Waves Education Foundation earned a $100,000 Ad Grant from LinkedIn to support workforce development for young professionals overcoming barriers. Making Waves is using the funding to make career resources more accessible and support college students and recent graduates in reaching their career goals.
Uniting science, accessibility, and community in academia
“Sometimes lab research can feel very impersonal, but I really enjoy the interpersonal interactions and the community aspect of science,” shared Ysabel David (she/her), a first-gen college student and graduating senior at Scripps who is sharing about her path finding community and pursuing her passions for science, dance, and DEIB.