Team Spotlights
How Peer Leaders used a Social Media Trend to Spread Positivity
During the first half of 2024, the “of course” trend took the internet by storm, so it is no surprise that it caught the attention of our Peer Leaders. This […]
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Press
Prince George’s County Public Schools College and Career Decision Day Celebration
May 1st marks Decision Day for high school seniors all across the nation. The point of this momentous occasion is to allow students to show off the college they have […]
In The News
Op-Ed: Protecting Students’ Futures if Affirmative Action Ends
In a recent op-ed published in Word in Black, PeerForward CEO Gary Z. Linnen shared his perspective on the upcoming Supreme Court affirmative action decision. In the article, Linnen takes […]
Student Stories
College Personal Statement Spotlight: Dario Reyes
This week, we are spotlighting the story of one of our Senior Peer Leaders, Dario Reyes! Dario is a student at Crossland High School in Maryland, where he has made […]
Volunteers
Writing Coach Lezlie says it’s the most rewarding experience
Lezlie realized that being a PeerForward volunteer felt… different, “this is, without a doubt, the most rewarding of my many volunteer experiences.” As a Writing Coach, Lezlie McBride spent […]
Alumni
David L. Jackson knows “We have something inside of us you can’t teach”
For our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating the alumni of our program who have continued to make meaningful and positive impacts on their communities long after workshops. Anyone familiar with […]
Impact
Higher Education Equity Takes Pandemic Hit
As COVID’s impact on higher education has continued into the 2021-22 academic year, Black, Latinx, and low-income students are still bearing the brunt of drop-offs in educational attainment. As organizations […]
Alumni
Patricia Rodriguez wants to bring educational equity to underrepresented communities.
For our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating the alumni of our program who have continued to make meaningful and positive impacts on their communities long after workshops. Anyone familiar with […]
Impact
PeerForward Expands Internationally to Bermuda
For 25 years, PeerForward has leveraged positive peer influence to empower low-income students in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Rooted in community-based solutions, PeerForward aims to combat the […]