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Act Six Celebrates 85 New College Graduates

This past school year, 85 Act Six scholars from underrepresented communities throughout Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota graduated from college. The scholars earned degrees from Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Concordia College,…

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39 Students Selected for Seed Internships 2026 Cohort

This year’s Seed Internships summer program has started! After receiving hundreds of applicants, we selected 39 Seed interns for our 2026 cohort. These exceptional students, representing multiple local colleges, have been matched with top employers…

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What’s the Power of A Single ‘Yes’?

By Melaina Lenzi Simon Njoroge knows the power of a single yes. Like many international students, Simon heard a lot of noes. While finishing his undergraduate degree, in 2024, Simon applied for over 600 positions and received the same response each time: “Thank you for your application. However, we have selected…

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At Degrees of Change we are growing young professionals and emerging leaders. As a result, new generations of talented, homegrown college graduates are transforming their workplaces, communities, and beyond.
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COLLEGE SUCCESS

Degrees of Change helps students earn college degrees and launch careers at twice the national graduation rate for peers from similar backgrounds.

CAREER PREPARATION

We connect students to real career pathways through 260+ paid internships, employer partnerships, and programs that turn college success into career opportunity.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Our programs develop community leaders by building belonging, leadership skills, and lifelong networks—with most alumni returning home to lead and serve their communities.
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