{"id":6927,"date":"2024-09-10T12:04:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T12:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegetrack.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=press&p=6927"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:03:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:03:31","slug":"college-track-expands-university-partnerships-equipping-students-to-reach-their-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/collegetrack.org\/es\/articles\/college-track-expands-university-partnerships-equipping-students-to-reach-their-full-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"College Track Expands University Partnerships, Equipping Students To Reach Their Full Potential"},"template":"","community_tax":[],"article_type":[140,142],"partner":[198],"program":[],"class_list":["post-6927","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","article_type-news-articles","article_type-press-releases-and-statements","partner-college-and-university"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":6928,"authors":"","abstract":"","helper_taxonomies":{"article_type":[140,142],"community_tax":false,"partner":[198],"program":false,"role":false,"region":false}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"\"\"[Oakland, CA \u2013 September 10, 2024] - College Track, the leading national organization dedicated to supporting the academic and personal growth of first-generation and underserved students, proudly announces its latest strategic partnerships with DePauw University, San Francisco Bay University, Trinity University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County. These alliances mark a significant milestone in expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the pipeline of talented individuals from underrepresented communities to thrive in their academic pursuits and beyond.\r\n\r\n\u201cAs we grow our nationwide network of partner colleges and universities, we grow our movement to democratize potential,\u201d said Shirley M. Collado, Ph.D., College Track President & CEO. \u201cThe broad scope of academic programs, locations, and student-centered opportunities represented by these four institutions reflect the depth of talent and interests that reside in communities like ours, all across the country. It is an honor to build a new educational landscape alongside the leaders of our new partner institutions--and our 14 existing partners--as well as their campus communities.\u201d\r\n\r\nAmong the agreements is the collaboration with San Francisco Bay University, where College Track scholars who participate in the Startup Scholars program will receive a remarkable opportunity. San Francisco Bay University will provide a $10,000 investment to selected Startup Scholars to kickstart a passion project of their choice. This initiative signifies a transformative partnership that will empower students to channel their entrepreneurial spirit and effect meaningful change in their communities.\r\n\r\nOther key highlights of the cohort partnerships include:\r\n