Sep 12, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
For Keshia, the drive to help others has always been at the heart of her journey. Long before she stepped into a college classroom, she found herself drawn to nonprofit work, mentoring, and community service. One experience, in particular, shaped her path: after...
Jun 11, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
When Gina moved back to Boston in 2019, her life was in motion on several tracks at once. She had just earned two associate degrees in California, became a single mother, and was caring for her newborn son, all while figuring out how to restart her own education after...
Jun 11, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
Donald’s early college years felt more like wandering than pursuing a dream. Without a clear roadmap or support system, he bounced from class to class, unsure of his direction and unsure of himself. “I started at 18 or 19, taking classes, thinking I knew what I...
Apr 16, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
When Carolin reflects on her journey to earning a bachelor’s degree, she describes a path filled with uncertainty, perseverance, and ultimately, success. Having moved to the U.S. at the age of one, Carolin defied the odds to become a college graduate and a lead...
Apr 16, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
For Degrace, the Alray Scholars Program was a “lifesaver.” They were available to answer her questions about loans, finances, and other obstacles, a new experience for the shy Degrace. When she graduated from high school, “there was no talk, really, of finances or...
Apr 16, 2025 | Meet Alray Grads, Scholar Updates
Before starting her second try at college, Priscila felt discouraged. She always thought she’d have a “normal” college experience, but, with a change in major, she felt lost. After a high-achieving four years in high school, Priscila enrolled in Northeastern where she...
