News

Updates, articles, and videos from and about Blue Meridian Partners, our investees, and the field.

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Jul 17, 2025

Leveraging Technology to Transform Lives

Social sector leaders committed to combating the vexing problems that limit economic and social mobility understand that it is critical to increase their scale, achieve better outcomes, and do so cost-efficiently without reducing quality.

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Jul 16, 2025

Michael Ellison of CodePath Talks Boosting Economic Opportunity by Leveraging New Technology

In this Q&A CEO Michael Ellison highlights how CodePath creates economic mobility, the significance of leveraging technology to boost opportunity, and his vision for transforming the tech industry.

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Jul 9, 2025

Youth Villages expands behavioral health services for Cumberland County families

Investee Youth Villages helps kids and families with emotional skills, parenting support, and programs for young adults transitioning to independence.

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Jul 9, 2025

Govt. AI Assessment Ranks States’ Readiness, Adoption Levels

Investee Code for America illustrates artificial intelligence readiness in the public sector across the US.

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Jul 5, 2025

Communities in Schools Helps Build Future Leaders

Investee Communities in Schools at Clover Park High helps students grow into leaders by offering mentoring and support programs.

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Jul 1, 2025

HBCUs Drive Social Mobility and ROI for Black Students

Investee UNCF emphasizes the vital role HBCUs play in advancing economic opportunity.

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Jun 30, 2025

Consortium of six HBCUs launches new digital learning platform

Six HBCUs have created eHBCU, a new online platform offering degrees, certificates, and career support to make HBCU education more accessible.

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Jun 26, 2025

Skills-First Hiring Advances as Workers Reclaim Career Mobility

Blue Meridian CEO Jim Shelton is quoted in an article highlighting the growing shift toward skills-first hiring.

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Jun 26, 2025

Foundation Feature: The Anti-Recidivism Coalition Builds Pathways to Reclaim Freedom

The NBA Foundation spotlights the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and their work uplifting justice-impacted individuals through mentorship, career development, and reentry support.

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Jun 25, 2025

Program to improve education access for ‘justice-impacted individuals’

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, partnering with investee the Vera Institute of Justice, is joining a national effort to expand postsecondary education opportunities for individuals affected by the criminal justice system.