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Newly improved student aid application released following last year’s technical woes
Chicago Tribune
November 27, 2024
Chicago Tribune
November 27, 2024
A trend colleges might not want applicants to notice: It’s becoming easier to get in
The Hechinger Report
November 22, 2024
The Hechinger Report
November 22, 2024
Foundation Repair RK Bob Brown and OneGoal Melissa Connelly
School for Startups Radio
November 2, 2024
School for Startups Radio
November 2, 2024
Melissa Connelly Describes Her Optimistic Journey From Eighth Grade Truant to CEO of OneGoal
The Optimism Institute
October 30, 2024
The Optimism Institute
October 30, 2024
MGA Partners With OneGoal To Support Path To College For Atlanta Area High School Students
Middle Georgia State University
October 11, 2024
Middle Georgia State University
October 11, 2024
OneGoal Announces Acquisition of Cutting-Edge College Affordability Tool, DecidED
PR Newswire
September 5, 2024
PR Newswire
September 5, 2024
FAFSA filings are down, leaving Georgia college-bound students in limbo
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 16, 2024
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 16, 2024
OneGoal Makes Postsecondary Planning an Intrusive Part of Students' Lives
Journal of College Admission
May 29, 2024
Journal of College Admission
May 29, 2024
Opciones para los estudiantes que han presentado problemas con la solicitud de FAFSA en Illinois
UniVision Chicago
May 7, 2024
UniVision Chicago
May 7, 2024
900,000 fewer kids enrolled in college since the pandemic; direct intervention is essential
Saporta Report
April 22, 2024
Saporta Report
April 22, 2024
Colleges to Education Department: We don't have enough time to process FAFSA information
USA Today
March 29, 2024
USA Today
March 29, 2024
Problema corregido en la FAFSA abre el formulario para muchas familias inmigrantes
Chalkbeat
March 21, 2024
Chalkbeat
March 21, 2024
From the interview chair to serious barbecue: CEO Mark Suzman in Texas
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
March 20, 2024
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
March 20, 2024
OneGoal welcomes corporate partner Yardi as volunteers at annual Student Summit in Metro Atlanta
Yardi
March 19, 2024
Yardi
March 19, 2024
Long-awaited FAFSA fix means students from immigrant families can finally finish aid applications
Chalkbeat
March 18, 2024
Chalkbeat
March 18, 2024
Hundreds of metro Atlanta students attend event to help them dream, plan for future
Atlanta News First
March 7, 2024
Atlanta News First
March 7, 2024
The New York Times Communities Fund Raises More Than $7.5 Million
The New York Times
February 13, 2024
The New York Times
February 13, 2024
Millions of students may have just weeks to compare college financial aid offers
USA Today
February 1, 2024
USA Today
February 1, 2024
Briefing at Boston State House explores universal FAFSA and the effects it may have on Massachusetts students
WebN Boston
January 31, 2024
WebN Boston
January 31, 2024
Familias inmigrantes tienen problemas para completar la FAFSA. Aquí te informamos.
Chalkbeat
January 30, 2024
Chalkbeat
January 30, 2024
A glitch blocks thousands of immigrant families from a new, simpler FAFSA. The fix is TBD.
Chalkbeat
January 25, 2024
Chalkbeat
January 25, 2024
After Affirmative Action Ban, They Rewrote College Essays With a Key Theme: Race
NY Times
January 21, 2024
NY Times
January 21, 2024
The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet
The Associated Press
January 5, 2024
The Associated Press
January 5, 2024
This Was a Terrible Year, and Also Maybe the Best One Yet for Humanity
The New York Times
December 30, 2023
The New York Times
December 30, 2023
Equity Challenges in the College Decision Process for Students of Color in Underserved Communities
K12 Digest
December 19, 2023
K12 Digest
December 19, 2023
Colleges hand out scholarship money to attract top students — at the expense of kids in need
WBEZ Chicago
December 18, 2023
WBEZ Chicago
December 18, 2023
OneGoal Continues to Provide College Access to Low-Income Students
The Citizen Weekly Newspaper
October 18, 2023
The Citizen Weekly Newspaper
October 18, 2023
OneGoal: A Social Impact Solution Where Your Journey Can Become Your Genius
Harvard Social Impact Review
February 14, 2023
Harvard Social Impact Review
February 14, 2023
OneGoal aims to help local students transition from high school to college
WABE's Closer Look with Rose Scott
February 6, 2023
WABE's Closer Look with Rose Scott
February 6, 2023
Keeping College Hopes and Diversity Alive in a Post-Affirmative Action America
The 74
November 21, 2022
The 74
November 21, 2022
Thirteen Kentucky school districts will participate in statewide college success program
Kentucky Teacher
November 15, 2022
Kentucky Teacher
November 15, 2022
How are Mass. gubernatorial candidates planning to address widespread student learning losses? Mostly they aren’t.
The Boston Globe
November 4, 2022
The Boston Globe
November 4, 2022
State leaders must act to close education gaps post-pandemic, advocates say
The Boston Globe
September 14, 2022
The Boston Globe
September 14, 2022
Mass. Education Equity Partnership highlights gap between white students, children of color
The Republican
September 14, 2022
The Republican
September 14, 2022
Inspiring Conversations with Patty Williams-Downs of OneGoal Houston
Voyage Houston
September 13, 2022
Voyage Houston
September 13, 2022
Minority support for higher education spreads to reduce disparities in the United States
Nikkei
July 20, 2022
Nikkei
July 20, 2022
CPE and KDE launch statewide partnership with OneGoal to increase college enrollment, completion
Kentucky Teacher
July 8, 2022
Kentucky Teacher
July 8, 2022
Houston Business Journal Names Patty Williams-Downs Member of 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 Honorees
Houston Business Journal
May 18, 2022
Houston Business Journal
May 18, 2022
New Study: Low-Income Chicago Students 40% More Likely to Earn Bachelor’s After College Prep Program
The 74
May 16, 2022
The 74
May 16, 2022
Houston Newsmakers: Exploring educational pathways that lead to success, financial security
KPRC News 2
May 10, 2022
KPRC News 2
May 10, 2022
College Signing Day: High school seniors share their experiences in audio diaries
The Kresge Foundation
May 4, 2022
The Kresge Foundation
May 4, 2022
Fall River high school students sing Early College program’s praises
Commonwealth Nonprofit Journal
April 25, 2022
Commonwealth Nonprofit Journal
April 25, 2022
IL Program Aims to Boost College Enrollment for Low-Income Students
Public News Service
April 15, 2022
Public News Service
April 15, 2022
OneGoal and the Illinois State Board of Education Establish Statewide Partnership
NCAN
December 6, 2021
NCAN
December 6, 2021
More Than a Quarter Million Fewer Students Applied for Financial Aid During Pandemic, Signaling COVID’s Effect on College Entry
The 74
July 19, 2021
The 74
July 19, 2021
A surge in pandemic Fs raises old concerns about credit recovery. Here’s how schools could make it better.
Chalkbeat
July 15, 2021
Chalkbeat
July 15, 2021
‘I don’t think you are ready’: Boys of color fell further behind at school amid COVID-19
USA Today
July 13, 2021
USA Today
July 13, 2021
Three Chicago teens, one pandemic year: How COVID-19 widened education gaps for boys of color
Chalkbeat Chicago
July 1, 2021
Chalkbeat Chicago
July 1, 2021
College Dreams for Atlanta Students Upended By Pandemic Uncertainty
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 4, 2020
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 4, 2020
Due to COVID-19, Thousands of Low-Income Students Are Deferring and Dropping College Plans
The Hill
May 17, 2020
The Hill
May 17, 2020
Melissa Connelly Shares How to Support Students, And It's About to Get Iconoclastic
LinkedIn Pulse
May 17, 2020
LinkedIn Pulse
May 17, 2020
For First-Generation Students, Getting To College is Hard As It Is. Now Add In Coronavirus.
Chalkbeat
April 8, 2020
Chalkbeat
April 8, 2020
From Financial Aid Appeals To Staying Close To Home: Tips For Students And Colleges On Admissions Decisions During The Coronavirus
WBEZ
April 2, 2020
WBEZ
April 2, 2020
Coronavirus Upheaval Puts Chicago Students’ College Journeys in Jeopardy
Chalkbeat Chicago
March 25, 2020
Chalkbeat Chicago
March 25, 2020
Gates Foundation Awards $4.5 Million to Close Degree Attainment Gap
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 23, 2019
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 23, 2019
Looking for solutions to a Black exodus in Illinois higher education
Crain's Chicago
November 22, 2019
Crain's Chicago
November 22, 2019
New Illinois law aims to increase high schoolers seeking federal aid for post-grad plans
Chalkbeat
August 7, 2019
Chalkbeat
August 7, 2019
Helping Atlanta’s high school grads get to college is a summertime duty
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 31, 2019
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 31, 2019
When It Comes to College Graduation and Finding a Job, Mentors Make a Difference
Education Post
June 12, 2019
Education Post
June 12, 2019
New CEO of college access, success group OneGoal has walked in shoes of her students
Chicago Sun-Times
June 12, 2019
Chicago Sun-Times
June 12, 2019
Salesforce.org Announces Major Education Cloud Updates, Invests $1.75 Million in College-Ready Nonprofit Organizations
Salesforce
April 16, 2019
Salesforce
April 16, 2019
Going to a Women’s HBCU Inspired Me to Fight for College Access for Everyone
Education Post
March 19, 2019
Education Post
March 19, 2019
Amid the College Admissions Scandal, Here Are 8 Organizations Helping Disadvantaged Students
People.com
March 18, 2019
People.com
March 18, 2019
Don’t just help students graduate. Prepare them for what’s next, says high school teacher
Chalkbeat New York
August 8, 2018
Chalkbeat New York
August 8, 2018
Meet Lia Izenberg, Founding Executive Director of OneGoal - Bay Area
Bay Area Women Magazine
August 3, 2018
Bay Area Women Magazine
August 3, 2018
Jeff Nelson Shares Leadership Strategies To Improve Your Company’s Culture
Authority Magazine
July 23, 2018
Authority Magazine
July 23, 2018
I’m a Cambodian Kid From Compton and Because of My Mom, I Graduated From College
Education Post
May 29, 2018
Education Post
May 29, 2018
This Youth Worker in DACA Fears for His Future As He Helps Students in Similar Situation
Youth Today
January 8, 2018
Youth Today
January 8, 2018
Strict rules, Snapchat, and eerie quiet: A first-generation college student adjusts to life on campus
Chalkbeat
November 21, 2017
Chalkbeat
November 21, 2017
Few people of color lead nonprofits, and bias is to blame, says report
The Bay State Banner
October 31, 2017
The Bay State Banner
October 31, 2017
I Almost Gave Up on My Dream of a College Degree But Now I’m Back at School
Education Post
August 17, 2017
Education Post
August 17, 2017
Baker-Polito Administration Establishes Latino Advisory Commission
The Official Website of the Governor of Massachusetts
July 11, 2017
The Official Website of the Governor of Massachusetts
July 11, 2017
I Shared My Own Story So My LGBTQ+ Students Could Know There Is a World of Possibilities
Education Post
June 30, 2017
Education Post
June 30, 2017
I’m a Confident, Straight-A College Student But I Wouldn’t Be Here If It Wasn’t for This Community
Education Post
May 26, 2017
Education Post
May 26, 2017
How one program is using frank conversations to help students choose the best college
Chalkbeat
April 11, 2016
Chalkbeat
April 11, 2016
Former Fenger High School principal launches Chicago Beyond foundation with a $2 million challenge
Chicago Tribune
April 5, 2016
Chicago Tribune
April 5, 2016
A Day in the Life of Mark Haggarty, Director of New Site Development at OneGoal
Nonprofit Ready
August 6, 2015
Nonprofit Ready
August 6, 2015
Nikki Thompson on College Access, Completion, and the Value of Higher Education
SchoolEd
June 18, 2015
SchoolEd
June 18, 2015
Only 1 in 5 New York City Students Graduates from College. This Nonprofit Is Going to Change That
NationSwell
February 24, 2015
NationSwell
February 24, 2015
For North Lawndale Teen, Graduation, College Scholarship Is a Story of Triumph
Chicago Tribune
June 15, 2013
Chicago Tribune
June 15, 2013
CIW Talk: Social Entrepreneurship
Jeff Nelson presents at inaugural Chicago Ideas Week
October 10, 2012
Jeff Nelson presents at inaugural Chicago Ideas Week
October 10, 2012
Social entrepreneurs hope to inspire others at Chicago Ideas Week kickoff
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2011
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2011
Technology entrepreneurs are bringing some new energy to Chicago's philanthropic scene—and targeting their giving toward education
Crain's Chicago Business
August 15, 2011
Crain's Chicago Business
August 15, 2011