by MJ Bridges | Sep 17, 2025 | Career, Classroom, Programs, Student Engagement
As a proud GEAR UP alumnus, MJ Bridges knows the program’s impact doesn’t end at graduation. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he participated in the Wisconsin Education Opportunity Program: Racine GEAR UP while attending Washington Park High School, an experience that...
by Juan Cangas | Jun 17, 2025 | Career, College, Programs, Student Engagement, Students
For years, “college-bound” has been the default label for high-achieving students. But with rising tuition cost, growing student debt, and evolving industries more students are asking: Are there other paths to success? As educators, we have the power to validate and...
