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News and Updates

All the latest Scholar stories, updates from the modules, program news, and more.

Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight: Yoon Choi

Yoon Choi, CEO of CollegeSpring and 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, discusses the importance of standardized testing in helping students build a foundation for future success and how we can begin to address inequalities in our education system.

Yoon Choi

Class of 2020

The "precious gift" of PLS

The 2024 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars kicked off the program in Washington, D.C.

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Presidential Leadership Scholar Spotlight: Jared Lyon

Jared Lyon, 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar and President and CEO of Student Veterans of America, discusses his passion for bridging the academic guidance gap for transitioning servicemembers and veterans.

Jared Lyon

Class of 2018

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Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight: Rachel Korberg

Rachel Korberg, Executive Director at The Families and Workers Fund, discusses her passion for building the future of the climate workforce, the lessons she learned in the Presidential Leadership Scholar program, and ways people can advance the clean energy and infrastructure transition.

Rachel Korberg

Class of 2023

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Presidential Leadership Scholar Spotlight: Desirre de la Torre

Desiree De La Torre, Director of Community Affairs and Population Health Improvement at the Children’s National Hospital, discusses how PLS taught her the importance of building strong collaborations, especially with those from other sectors, to support lasting, positive change.

Desiree de la Torre

Class of 2020