by Green Halo Scholars | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Meet Jason Trejo, a freshman accounting major at Illinois State University who’s diving into college life headfirst. Hailing from Downers Grove, Illinois, Jason came to campus ready to explore, get involved, and start building the foundation for a future career that...
by Green Halo Scholars | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
For University of Illinois junior Suchy Li, college has been a process of exploring interests, discovering hidden strengths, and learning how to pivot when something no longer feels right. As a first-generation college student from the Chicago area, he has been...
by Green Halo Scholars | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Smilte moved from Lithuania to the U.S. at 16, she was stepping into a new world. Her family settled in the Chicago suburbs, where she began her education and started to imagine what her future might look like. Today, she’s a junior at the University of Miami...
by Green Halo Scholars | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last month we introduced readers to a few of the Green Halo Scholars board members who help guide and grow our mission. This month, we’re excited to highlight two more: Van Stapleton and Kyle Bakshi. Like all of our board members, they bring unique perspectives, deep...
by Green Halo Scholars | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
What do a ski-loving finance pro and a baseball historian with a pittie named Ruby Bader Ginsburg have in common? They both believe deeply in the power of education, and they’re using their time and talents to help first-generation students thrive through Green Halo...
