An Update from Making Waves
For more than 35 years, Making Waves has believed that every young person deserves access to opportunity. Thanks to our community and the vision and commitment from our founders John […]
This is What First-Gen Day Means to Me: A Message From Isabel Reyes
First-gen college student studying cinema and media studies at UC Davis, Isabel Reyes, shares about what it means to be the first in her family pursuing higher education and how support from Making Waves donors makes a positive impact.
Introducing the 2024-25 Making Waves Impact Report
We are reimagining what it means to prepare students across Contra Costa County for the future, ensuring they have both the education and the experience to achieve economic mobility and fulfilling lives. Learn more in our 2024-25 Making Waves Impact Report!
Pitch Perfect: My Tips on How to Discover Your Voice in Public Relations
Loyola Marymount grad Chaylah Williams shares five lessons from PR, social media, and sports media internships.
Making Waves College Graduates Cross the Finish Line with Confidence and Courage
The class of 2025 shares their inspiring college journeys, post-grad plans – from sports PR to vaccine development – and how Making Waves helped them thrive through challenges, internships, and community impact.
Bouncing Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating Making Waves Academy’s Class of 2025
Meet the largest class to graduate from Making Waves Academy: the Class of 2025, known as the 22nd Wave! 95% are heading to two- or four-year colleges and universities.
Making Waves Students Earn Scholarships, Mentorship, and a Network for their College and Career Journeys
86 students joined Making Waves Education Foundation’s college and career success program, earning college scholarships and support from expert college, career, and financial coaches for up to six years.
Two Worlds Collide: Using Sports and Public Relations to Build Community
A first-generation college graduate pursuing her dreams in public relations, Chaylah Williams shared: “Know where you’re going, why you’re going, and know what you’re going to do when you get there.”
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 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.