A STEP AHEAD June 2018
News and Updates for Friends of Building STEPS
Class Notes
  • We congratulate our Building STEPS college graduates of 2018! One is headed to law school while his fellow alumni will start their careers.

  • Congratulations to Tamar S., Towson University '15, on his new position as Video Editor for The Oxford Club, a private, global investment club. Tamar shared, "This job is the one that I have been truly hoping for."

  • Best wishes to Tori C., Stevenson University '10, Towson University, Master's Degree '12, on her recent marriage. Here's to many years of happiness!


A proud Building STEPS parent sent us this picture of Richie, Digital Harbor High School. First day of college at University of Maryland College Park to college graduation day 2018!
Programming News
  • Meet our newest staff member Sheyna Mikeal, Associate Program Director- College Success. >> Read more

  • Building STEPS Summer Experience is about to launch with 30 rising seniors and four new internship hosts joining our amazing cadre of STEM focused placements.
Sheyna Mikeal, Building STEPS newest staff member.
Accolades
  • Building STEPS wins a $25,000 grant from the American Honda Foundation! From hundreds of grant proposals, we were one of eight in the country to be funded!

  • Chief Program Officer Leah Pemberton will be honored as an Orioles Birdland Community Hero during the 5th inning of the August 25th game. This recognition comes with a $2500 donation to Building STEPS, all thanks to the thoughtful nomination from a Building STEPS college freshman!
Leah Pemberton, the Orioles Birdland Community Hero, holds up this year's senior class t-shirt at the "I'm In" College Acceptance Celebration.