Written By Wendy Tokuda, Award-Winning Journalist and Founder of SRA One person can make all the difference in the world. For three Students Rising Above students, that person was Jim Wallace. He was a humble, gentle man, who never wanted …
San Francisco, CA – Students Rising Above (SRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Angela Bugayong as its Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit management and the field of college attainment, …
Greetings, When I joined the team of Students Rising Above at the end of 2019, I knew this was a very special community. Not only had SRA’s comprehensive programs and services been built by dedicated staff and volunteers over many …
San Francisco, CA — Students Rising Above (SRA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dena Vongchanh as our new Director of Development, effective March 18, 2024. Dena brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to empowering individuals …
Dear SRA Community, We’re writing today to share our disappointment with the Supreme Court decision ruling that race can no longer be a factor in the college admissions process. This historic verdict profoundly impacts the landscape of higher education, and …
Giving Tuesday 2021 Press Release Students Rising Above www.studentsrisingabove.org Media Matters Worldwide www.mediamattersww.com Joining Millions Around The World Participating In the Global Generosity Movement November 30, 2021 – This GivingTuesday, Media Matters Worldwide will inspire generosity by supporting …
What does community mean to you ? To me, a community is a place where you are together with a group of people where y’all share something in common and make up a part of society. If you are close …
My name is Rocio Gonzalez Melendez. I was raised in the Bay Area, in a small town called Novato. I am currently attending Whittier College and will be going into my final semester in-person as opposed to remote, which I …
Students Rising Above is hosting its second annual Summer Mentor Program, a professional development opportunity that allows students to connect with mentors from prospective industries. The 29 student participants are divided into two groups, Beginner (for college freshmen and …
Students Rising Above is piloting its Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Summer Program, a two month long virtual experience that provides relevant skill building and career exploration opportunities. The summer offering is open to all SRA Rising Stars and …