President’s Message​​

Happy New year!  We begin this year with hope, purpose, and optimism for the future.  Recent shifts in the national landscape led to the loss of funding from a longtime partner because of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Even so, our mission remains unchanged.

For 25 years, the Young Center has served students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds—especially those with limited access to opportunity.  We have helped hundreds of young people build pathways to college and success.  Today, our alumni attend more than 80 colleges and universities nationwide.  They are respected leaders in a variety of professional fields and valuable contributors to their communities and society. 
 

We believe diversity is one of our nation’s greatest strengths, and we remain steadfast in ensuring every student we serve has the tools and guidance needed to succeed in college, business, and in life.

As we look ahead, we are grateful to those who continue to support our mission and welcome new partners who share our values and commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders.

With gratitude,

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William A. Young