An Early graduation And A Fellowship Acceptance For HEAR Class Of 2024, Brendan L.
Brendan is a HEAR Class of 2024 scholar at Wake Forest University in NC, studying for a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with an Interdisciplinary Writing Minor. Brendan has been 100% focussed on his studies and has taken many research...
Fall 2022 Semester Successes
The Fall 2022 semester was another very successful one for HEAR Scholars, with 17 students achieving a 4.0 GPA. We'd like to take a moment to say congratulations to them. Class of 2023: Angelica G. (DePauw University) Alyssa M. (University of Southern California)...
A Graduation Celebration From 2021 HEAR Graduate Lesley M.
HEAR Class of 2021 graduate, Lesley M., has just completed her studies at Dartmouth College and is looking forward to starting a full-time position with Microsoft as a Business Program Manager in the fall. She graduated in May with a BA in Economics Modified with...
Taylor Describes A COVID Learning Experience And Her Reaction To It
HEAR Class of 2022 Scholar, Taylor S., is a junior at Ball State University. She is continuing her studies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reaction to learning in this environment is very different to that of many of our scholars as they try to adapt to the...
A Reflection – By Eden De.J, HEAR Class Of 2023
"Before I stepped a single foot inside my dorm room in Manhattan, it was all a dream. It was written on the walls of my bedroom in Chicago. I conceived of this story while cleaning the carpets of Merit School of Music in Greek Town. In my Sophomore year, I took a...
HEAR Scholar, Izabela K. Reflects On The Fall Semester Of Her Sophomore Year.
"Though my fall semester of sophomore year isn’t what I expected, I’ve genuinely been enjoying the last few months at UIUC and taking advantage of the opportunities here. This month marks one year that I’ve interned for the UIUC Treasury Operations Office, which has...
Sophomore Alyssa M. Is Making The Most Of College Life, Despite The Pandemic!
My first month and a half back at USC have been great so far! Although this is my most academically challenging semester, I have been taking advantage of some amazing opportunities. I recently joined the USC Mock Trial team, and am preparing for upcoming competitions....
HEAR Class of 2020 Scholar, Dan T. Shares Some Thoughts…..
HEAR Class of 2020, Dan T. will graduate in May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Marketing and a minor in Sustainability. Dan has already been offered, and has accepted, a full-time role as an Event Marketing...
A Heartfelt Testimonial From HEAR Class Of 2023 Scholar, Anthony B.
"The HEAR foundation has provided me an opportunity that very few people from my neighborhood receive; a chance to attend an amazing university with little financial barriers. Due to their support and belief in me, I am able to further my education at Marquette as...
HEAR Enrichment Committee Sends Another Care Package
All four HEAR Classes were grateful to receive another care package sent by our HEAR Enrichment Committee last week. With over 60 students in our HEAR Scholarship Program at universities throughout the United States, it is a lot of work for these ladies, and our...
Scholar Workshops Feature At Our 2018 HEAR Winter Event
In late December, the HEAR Family of Scholars came together for our annual Winter Social at Pompei Pizza in Little Italy. We love this event for many reasons, not the least of which is that we get to reflect upon a full year with our scholars. Our Freshmen in...
Annual HEAR Summer Scholar Event – A New Format
Sunday, July 8th was our annual HEAR Summer Scholar Event and we were fortunate to be able to hold it at the Chicago Academy for the Arts who very kindly let us use their space. The main focus this year was on our newest, and largest, class of HEAR Scholars. In the...