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...
by Green Halo Scholars | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is part two of Meida’s story, following up on our first post from October where we introduced her transition from Downers Grove to Boston University. When Meida began her college career, she was already admitted to Boston University, but she chose to get a head...
by Green Halo Scholars | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meet Annmaria, a sophomore at Elmhurst University in Illinois, where she’s pursuing a major in nursing and a minor in psychology. As a first-generation college student, Annmaria is driven by a strong desire to be a support system for her community, particularly in...
