Posts by: Jordan Peters 
Welcome Class of 2032!
Yes, you read that year correctly. One of our favorite days of the year has come and gone as we welcomed the class of 2032 to the Young Scholars program at a reception held at Utica University. Nearly 70 rising 7th graders, joined by their…
Check out our Winter Newsletter!
Check out or winter newsletter to see all the fun Young Scholars has been up to the past few months! YSLPP Winter 2025-2026 Newsletter Young Scholars Alumni Society is now Young Scholars CONNECT! Go to this Sway
Attention Alumni – Great Opportunity with Civics Unplugged!
Our friends at Civics Unplugged are currently hiring a full-time Summer Program Associate for CU Commons in Upstate New York, with a special focus on the Mohawk Valley region. CU Commons is a new initiative designed to create spaces for social connection and intergenerational learning,…
Run the Boilermaker with Young Scholars!
Have you heard the news?! Young Scholars has once again been selected as an official Charity Bib Partner for the Boilermaker Road Race. That means you can run the race (15K or 5K) with a complimentary bib – your only obligation is to raise funds…
How Young Scholars Grow Big Dreams
As our program has grown over the past three decades, it has come to do so much for so many. That has led to a wonderful challenge – succinctly explaining to those may not know, or have a vague idea, all that we do. This…
Welcome to Young Scholars CONNECT!
The website formerly known as Young Scholars Alumni Society has officially been rebranded as Young Scholars CONNECT! While the name has changed, the purpose remains the same—uniting the community that makes the Young Scholars program so special. Young Scholars CONNECT is a space for everyone…
We are Hiring!
Young Scholars is looking for its next Site Assistant! This position will be tasked with running our JFK Middle School classroom. It’s a great opportunity for alumni (or anyone) looking to become a teacher and have their graduate school paid for. The position will be…
Join us for Grow Big Dreams Celebration Dinner!
Calling all alumni, friends, and program supporters! Join us on March 24th from 5pm to 7pm at Utica University to connect with current Young Scholars, alumni, and supporters in celebration of the students’ achievements. Hear from current Young Scholars and alumni, including keynote speaker, Gabriela…
Young Scholars on Broadway!
Through our involvement with the Broadway Theatre League of Utica’s Students on Broadway program, 60+ Young Scholars students have attended Broadway shows at the Stanley over the past 3 years. For many of our students, this opportunity serves as their introduction to live theater and…
Catch Up on Summer Fun With Our Newsletter
Take a moment to explore our summer newsletter, where you can read about the fun and achievements of our Young Scholars over the past few months! Highlights include engaging events, educational trips, and vibrant programs that brought our community together—don’t miss out on the inspiring…