September 22, 2026
Ask anyone who knows Rachelle Pierre what she’s like, and the word “joy” comes up fast. She laughs easily, tells it straight, and somehow makes a...
September 8, 2026
Kamira Sloan is a proud member of the Summer Search Philadelphia 2013 cohort. Kamira’s first Summer Search trip took her on an expedition with Outward Bound...
September 1, 2026
We’re celebrating eight Summer Search alumni whose journeys show the many ways our community continues to grow, give back, and create opportunities for others: Ahmed Almahbashi,...
August 25, 2026
When Sabina Vargas first joined Summer Search, college didn’t even feel like a possibility. “I’m a first-generation student, and college was never in my plans,” she shared....
July 21, 2026
A 2007 graduate from the Bronx, Joseph’s experience was shaped by the mentorship relationships he formed, the opportunity for global exploration, and a community that pushed...
July 14, 2026
For Karishama Vahora, seeing herself reflected in the people around her and finding a community that truly understood her experience has made all the difference. A member...
July 9, 2026
Shakya’s Summer Search journey took her far beyond what she imagined when she signed up: across the country, across the world, and deep within herself. For...
July 7, 2026
For Bay Area Summer Searcher Jasmin Rivas, the first year of college has been full of growth and affirmation that college is a place where she...
May 26, 2026
Brian Jenney joined Summer Search in 2000. Like many young people, Brian didn’t step into Summer Search with a clear path laid out in front of...
March 17, 2026
What does Summer Search really mean to the students who experience it? For a variety of perspectives, we sat down with two brand new Summer Search Boston sophomores, Chosen...
January 27, 2026
Diana Alfaro’s Summer Search journey is a reminder of what’s possible when young people are offered access, community, and opportunities to soar.
November 12, 2025
Summer Search welcomed alumni from across the country to San Francisco for the 2025 Alumni Summit & Leadership Conference — a three-day gathering of connection, reflection,...