Students Rising Above and the San José Public Library Launch San José Aspires
Empowering San José Youth to Achieve Their College and Career Goals We’re thrilled to announce that Students Rising Above and […]
Paving a Pathway to Success Through Internships

Internships are a key part of the college-to-career experience. Data shows a majority of employers believe that internship experience is […]
Thank You For Supporting Our Future Leaders at The 16th Annual Students Rising Above Gala!

We were overjoyed by the outpouring of support from nearly 600 guests, who joined us for an inspiring and festive […]
Student Spotlight: Finding My Inner Maharlika
Finding My Inner Maharlika: A Filipina’s Journey from Displacement to Sense of Self By Edylwise Romero, SRA Student and Carleton […]
UC Berkeley Senior: Resilient and Determined to Make Change
Students Rising Above is in its 20th year of investing in Bay Area youth like David Padilla. Intelligent, resilient, and […]
5 Reasons Why to Fly-In to College
By Robin Levi, SRA Advisor and College Outreach Manager It’s Fly-In season! Just last week, SRA high school seniors started […]
Q&A With New Board Chair Mike Loughlin
Long-Time SRA Supporter and Board Member Shares The Importance of Giving Back and Investing In The Future of First-Generation Youth […]
Supporting Our Students As They Change the World
By Kathy Wilson, Students Rising Above Donor and Guest SRA Blog Author Our mission here at Students Rising Above is […]