Green Halo Voices Blog
How our scholars are creating a future beyond limits.
Celebrating a Year of Growth and Achievement: Green Halo Scholars’ 2024 Annual Report
Friends of Green Halo,
2024 was a year of growth, resilience, and opportunity for Green Halo Scholars—and I’m excited to share our impact with you in our Annual Report!
Aaric Hager: Embracing Education and Exploration Abroad
This month, we are excited to feature a guest post written by one of our talented college scholars, Aaric Hager. Aaric shares their unique experiences and adventures as a sophomore at Butler University, currently studying abroad in Uppsala, Sweden. Hello! My...
Kiala’s Story: Medicine, Mentorship, and Making a Difference
Kiala’s story begins in Chicago, Illinois, but her formative years were spent in Willowbrook, a nearby suburb. As a first-generation student, Kiala is on the path to becoming the first doctor in her family. Her passion for science and helping others has driven her to pursue a career in medicine, overcoming numerous challenges along the way.
Meet Arianna: A Green Halo Scholar on the Fast Track to Pharmacy
Hello, Green Halo community! Today, we are excited to introduce you to Arianna, a dedicated and passionate Green Halo Scholar from Darien, Illinois. Arianna is a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she is on an accelerated path to...
College Applications
As November begins, we want to celebrate a big milestone that our scholars achieved—and to thank our generous donors for making it possible!Last week, we gathered our scholars together for our annual Application Submission Workshop. This two-hour work session is a...
From Doubt to Determination: Meida’s Journey to Embracing Physics
Meet Meida, a freshman from Downers Grove, IL, whose journey from doubting her abilities in science to embracing a physics major is nothing short of remarkable.
Meet Luci Kazaitis: A Passionate Future Educator
Luci Kazaitis is a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), majoring in elementary education.
Be a Fly On the Wall in Our Staff Meetings
If you were a fly on the wall during our staff meetings, you would hear a lot about the great things that our scholars are doing.
A Summer of Discovery with Abena Yeboah
This summer, Abena Yeboah embarked on an exciting research project at North Central College under the guidance of her mentor, Dr. Ruthig