“I know we’re all destined for success,” said Adilene, co-valedictorian of Making Waves Academy’s 2019 graduating class, the 16th Wave. “Over the many years we had together, I noticed the potential... Read more
14th Waver, Crystal, remembers when she first dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. “When I was younger, I had a lot of younger cousins who played and got hurt. It was my responsibility to make sure... Read more
Last week, LL COOL J visited Making Waves Academy to talk education and life dreams with our Wave-Makers. LL COOL J—Kennedy Center Honoree, two-time Grammy® Award winner, NAACP Image Award winner,... Read more
An interview with Esther Hugo, a featured speaker at the inaugural CAP College Success Institute, taking place May 20-21 in the San Francisco Bay Area. For what types of students does community... Read more
First-generation college students face a greater risk of not attaining their college degrees due to a variety of reasons, including little to no at-home experience to help navigate the academic and... Read more