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
On Saturday, May 20th we celebrated the incredible milestone of Decision Day where our high school graduates announced 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 marked a crucial step in their journey toward becoming the future leaders of Durham.
Inspiring Change in Education: A Morning Brilliance Tour
During this engaging tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Student U's program model as a case study for change and participate in active dialogue around key education issues. We aim to inspire radical transformation within education systems by highlighting our innovative approaches to address educational equity in our communities.
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