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

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Sep 23, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs

UNCF, a Blue Meridian investee, receives a transformative donation to expand its pooled endowment, strengthening all 37 member HBCUs and ensuring long-term support for students and campuses.

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Sep 17, 2025

Apprenti Announces Apprenticeship Program to Train Working Adults in AI

Blue Meridian investee Apprenti and North Carolina State University’s AI Academy have launched the first nationwide registered AI apprenticeship program in the US.

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Sep 8, 2025

Ten Education Issues to Watch at the Start of the School Year

The 74 highlights investee StriveTogether as an organization focusing on setting high school students up for future career success.

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Sep 8, 2025

Why a local nonprofit is paying young people to train in ‘civic engagement’

Investee UP Partnership launches the Leaders of Tomorrow fellowship to pay young people for engaging in civic advocacy and policy work, elevating youth voices in local government.

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Sep 8, 2025

Commentary: Every child deserves a strong start. Preschool can be SC’s smartest investment.

Investee leader Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of Spartanburg Academic Movement, argues that preschool is a critical economic development strategy.

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Sep 5, 2025

Area Foundation launches first Future Ready Impact grantee cohort

The San Antonio Area Foundation launches its Future Ready Impact initiative, awarding multi-year grants to nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, and economic mobility.

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Aug 28, 2025

Dave Thomas Foundation expands program to help more Tennessee foster kids find homes

Investee Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is expanding in Tennessee with 12 new recruiters to help more foster children find permanent, loving homes through individualized, evidence-based support.

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Aug 26, 2025

State grant boosts early childhood development in Schenectady pediatric program

Investee Zero to Three’s HealthySteps program, which offers personalized developmental screenings and support, received funding to expand its work serving over 1,000 Medicaid families with young children in Schenectady.

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Aug 20, 2025

Guiding Bexar County students toward college and career success

Investee UP Partnership leads a countywide effort in Bexar County to align schools, colleges, and community organizations around the shared goal of ensuring that 70% of students enroll in postsecondary education by 2030.

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Aug 19, 2025

Breaking through Barriers: A Modern-Day Guide To Second Chance Hiring

Forbes discusses second-chance hiring as a powerful strategy for reducing recidivism, spotlighting investee Center for Employment Opportunities as a valuable partner for companies committed to inclusive hiring.