Alumni
Meet Rex Okonkwo
With PeerForward, I always feel at home and I never feel lost. What’s Your Why? I want to give back. Growing up I really didn’t have a role model apart […]
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“App-a-Thon” Connects PeerForward Teams to Apps that Aid College-Going Campaigns
There’s an app for almost anything these days; that includes apps for finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, and exploring different career paths! Built on the idea that these apps can be used […]
In The News
A Safety and a Reach: What We Talk About When We Talk about College Access
By Victoria Navarro and Keith Frome When we – we policy-makers, funders, non-profit CEOs, educational leaders, academics – when we discuss higher education inequity, we speak the language of numbers. Sincerely […]
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Peer Leaders Across Prince George’s County School District Collaborate for College App Night
Essays, SATs, financial aid… with so many pieces to figure out when applying to college, it’s no wonder high school students and their families are often overwhelmed. This is especially […]
In The News
Gary Z. Linnen to lead PeerForward as new CEO
PeerForward is pleased to announce long-time leader in the organization, Gary Z. Linnen, will become its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Linnen, currently serving as Managing Director for Program Operations […]
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National Advisory Board Dinner Inspires PeerForward
Last week, tucked into the corner room of the Harvard Club of New York, lifelong supporters of PeerForward gathered. The heavily carpeted hallways could barely contain the laughter and delight […]
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PeerForward Teams Fired Up at Fall Training Camps
Fall is here, and just as the temperatures are getting cooler, PeerForward teams are turning up the heat on their college-going campaigns to encourage their peers to plan for life […]
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FAFSA First: PeerForward Teams Launch FAFSA Campaigns Around Oct 1 Launch
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) just opened on Oct 1, and already we’re seeing PeerForward teams firing off their “FAFSA First” campaigns like never before. From hosting info sessions at night to […]
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PeerForward in College Welcomes New Peer Leaders
Through the journey of becoming a Peer Leader, students often find they have far more in common with their peers than they originally recognized. The same is true for the […]
