Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham.
Our mission is to empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed.
We support this transformation with an approach that combines three key elements:
– COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT —
At Student U, our work is built upon the fearless dream for a Durham where all students succeed. It’s a bold vision that’s going to take all of us to achieve as we dismantle racism and poverty to build a more just and equitable Durham. Watch this video to see how our students, parents, and staff are transforming education and our city.
We know our secret sauce is the amazing people in our community.
— OUR IMPACT —
For students who stay in our programming from start to finish, they have outstanding outcomes:
EMPOWERED STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
100% Graduation Rate
COLLEGE GRADUATES
55% 6-year College Graduation Rate
— COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS —
Decision Day 2023
Join us Saturday, May 20th at 9 am to celebrate the incredible milestone of Decision Day where our high school graduates will announce their future plans! Our students have worked tirelessly to ensure they are in the best position to make their dreams come true and achieve greatness. This event marks a crucial step in their journey toward becoming the future leaders of Durham.
Bold Ideas for Equity: A State of Student U Event
We recently held The State of Student U to discuss the critical needs facing education equity in Durham, NC. We were grateful for our time together with so many smart, engaged, and caring individuals who proved that there is no problem that we cannot all work together to solve. Learn more about what we discussed.
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