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Capitol Hill Fellowship Expands for Rising College Policy Leaders

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Braven and Rutgers–Newark’s CPRA place students in paid internships to build future civic leadership. Launched by Braven and CPRA in 2024, the national program now includes students from San José State University and The City College of New York, placing Fellows in paid Congressional internships to jumpstart public service careers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  David TerryBraven, […]

Rutgers University-Newark Honored with Distinguished NCAN Partner of the Year Award

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  David TerryBraven, david.terry@bebraven.org  Carrie StetlerRutgers University-Newark, cjs281@rutgers.edu NEWARK, NEW JERSEY–October 9. 2024–Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 NCAN (National College Attainment Network) Partner of the Year Award, a testament to its exceptional commitment to supporting underrepresented students and fostering collaborative partnerships. The NCAN Partner of the Year Award is […]

New SFSU Partnership with Braven to Boost Economic Mobility for Thousands of Students

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  David TerryBraven, david.terry@bebraven.org  SAN FRANCISCO (September 17, 2024) – San Francisco State University (SFSU) and the nonprofit Braven successfully hosted a launch event on September 16, 2024 to celebrate their partnership and highlight their commitment to empowering students on their path from college to career.  Over the next five years, SFSU and […]

Rutgers University-Newark Expands Partnership with Braven to Empower Nearly 400 Students for Career Success

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  David TerryBraven, david.terry@bebraven.org  NEWARK, NEW JERSEY–September 9. 2024–Rutgers University-Newark and Braven, a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students for career success, is committed to significantly expanding its partnership. With the start of the fall semester, Rutgers University-Newark sophomores and transfer juniors will be pre-enrolled in Braven’s college-to-career preparation program. This initiative […]

Youth Leaders and Community Advocates Converge in Chicago during DNC to Discuss Civic Engagement and the Future of America

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  David TerryBraven, david.terry@bebraven.org  CHICAGO–AUGUST 22. 2024–A dynamic panel of youth leaders and seasoned community advocates gathered yesterday in Chicago to discuss the critical role young people play in shaping the nation’s future. Hosted by the nonprofits Braven, City Year Chicago, and One Million Degrees, the event brought together a diverse group to […]