Atnre Alleyne Race and Racism, Reflections

You asked what white folks can do. Support black founders.

After the latest spate of black pain and protests interrupted the white gaze, there seems to be a great white awakening afoot. I'm not quite sure what was particularly poignant about this round of lynchings but folks are starting to connect the dots between 400 years of oppression and our present condition. And like Ibram … Continue reading You asked what white folks can do. Support black founders.

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Atnre Alleyne college access, Reflections

University of Delaware’s president owes Delaware students an apology

University of Delaware's (UD) President Dennis Assanis owes the talented and hardworking students of Delaware an apology.  In response to a question during the recent Joint Finance Committee meeting about why fewer than 40% of the school's students come from Delaware, President Assanis explained:  “I am not the one holding back the kids in Delaware … Continue reading University of Delaware’s president owes Delaware students an apology

Atnre Alleyne College Advising

Tips for the First Weeks of College

By Atnre Alleyne and Tatiana Poladko It's back to school time and we're especially excited about all the students who are embarking on their first semester of college (especially our TeenSHARPies!). While students' hard work and rigorous preparation in high school will help them excel in these new environments, we also understand how important strong advising … Continue reading Tips for the First Weeks of College