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Category: In the News

  • BMO Thrive Academy LA Scholar Spotlight.

    Featured on Spectrum News 1 In Focus SoCal.

    Media Coverage October 14, 2025

  • Thrive Scholars Expands National Board with Three Leaders from Business, Philanthropy, and Higher Education Sectors

    Published on PR Newswire

    Media Coverage July 16, 2025

  • BMO Thrive Academy L.A. Bridges Higher Education Gap for Students

    Featured on Good day L.A.

    Media Coverage July 15, 2025

  • Free college prep at USC for L.A. teens

    Media Coverage July 1, 2025

  • Thrive Scholars Expands 2025 Summer Academies Across Five Cities with Largest Cohort Yet

    Published on PR Newswire

    Media Coverage June 24, 2025

  • THRIVE SCHOLARS ANNOUNCES GEORGE SPENCER AS CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER

    Thrive Scholars proudly welcomes George Spencer to its leadership team as Chief Impact Officer. Spencer will lead efforts to build brand equity, drive growth strategies through innovation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and enhance organizational efficiencies, ensuring Thrive Scholars continues to expand its mission and impact.

    Announcements March 13, 2025

  • Thrive Scholars Announces Expansion of Its Signature College and Career Preparation Program to New York and Los Angeles

    Published on PR Newswire

    Media Coverage December 17, 2024

  • Thrive Scholars CEO Drew Martin: A Lifelong Commitment to Education Equity

    Media Coverage October 25, 2024

  • Thrive Academy for low income students at @MercyUniversityNY‬

    @MercyUniversityNY

    Media Coverage August 21, 2024

  • THRIVE SCHOLARS SELECTS DREW MARTIN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Drew Martin, former Executive Director of KIPP New Jersey, joins Thrive Scholars to focus on scaling the organization across the nation.

    Announcements August 12, 2024

  • High school students given a jump start on their futures through BMO Thrive Academy – Los Angeles

    Featured live on KCAL/KCBS

    Media Coverage August 1, 2024

  • Thrive Scholars Expands Los Angeles Education Program

    Published by Beverly Park Press / Park LaBrea News

    Media Coverage July 30, 2024

  • Thrive Jax College Decisions Celebration

    Media Coverage May 17, 2024

  • Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling looms over students of color during college application season

    Published by WBURBy Khari Thompson and Tiziana Dearing

    Media Coverage November 3, 2023

  • BMO Thrive Academy – Los Angeles to Support Economically Disadvantaged Students Through $3 Million Donation

    Published on PR Newswire

    Media Coverage October 19, 2023

  • What You Need to Know About the New Rules for College Admissions

    Published by BloombergWritten by Francesca Maglione and Skylar Woodhouse

    Media Coverage September 26, 2023

  • Thrive Scholars Jacksonville helps local students prepare for college

    Featured live on WJXT

    Media Coverage September 25, 2023

  • How a Mass. nonprofit helps ready students of color for top colleges

    Published by WBURBy Max Larkin

    Media Coverage August 31, 2023

  • ‘Perfect match’: Local student, tech professional connect over love of STEM, arts

    Published by the Lowell SunWritten by CAMERON MORSBERGER

    In the News June 11, 2023

  • LA-based nonprofit helps young people of color nationwide find success in high-impact careers

    By Phillip Palmer, KABC7

    Media Coverage June 3, 2023

  • Thrive Scholars New York Reception

    By Shanel Thompson, Bronxnet

    Media Coverage April 10, 2023

  • Career Readiness Programs Score Wins for Job Seekers and Employers

    Published by Crain’s Chicago BusinessWritten by Tatiana Walk-Morris

    Media Coverage December 19, 2022

  • Nespresso Artfully Serves Up Support for Underserved Communities

    Published by AdweekWritten by Leslie Blount

    Media Coverage October 5, 2022

  • Thrive Scholars Cleveland Names Board Chair

    Published by Crain’s Cleveland BusinessWritten by Scott Suttell 

    Media Coverage August 18, 2022

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