Du Bois: Statement in Solidarity with Those Protesting Anti-Black Racism and Police Brutality
Author: W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute Board of Directors Since its founding in 1988, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute has sought to identify and invest in a cadre of change agents, talented student leaders from marginalized communities, and instill in them a commitment to use their talents and use their collective voice to help others […]
Du Bois Gala: Press Release
CONTACT: W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars InstituteEmail: damon@duboisscholars.orgTelephone: (609) 955-0666Website: duboisscholars.org W.E.B. DU BOIS SCHOLARS INSTITUTE HOSTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA This year marks the 30th anniversary of the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute supporting excellent students in their pursuit of academic achievement, success, and positive change in their communities.Founded in 1988, the Du Bois Scholars Institute […]
The Summer Institute at Princeton University
The Summer Institute, which has been hosted at Princeton University since the year 2000, has provided Du Bois Scholars with opportunities for academic success as well as personal and professional growth. Peer into the Summer Institute as reported by Allie Wenner, of Princeton Alumni Weekly Magazine.
From Du Bois Scholar to Rhodes Scholar! Jordan Thomas: The Path to Academic Success
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is proud to announce that Jordan Thomas, Newark native, 2013 Talented Tenth graduate and current Public and International Affairs major at Princeton University, is one of thirty-two recipients awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship is an international post-graduate award for students to study at the University of […]
W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Shine
The students who participate in the Summer Institute go on to attain great institutions and even partake in various internships. See as Zaria Howell, graduate of the program and intern for Amsterdam News, addresses the inner-workings of the Summer Institute and discusses the benefits based on her personal experience.
The Origin of the Summer Institute
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute aims to foster not only academics but also problem solvers, critical thinkers and community leaders among our students. Peer into the foundation and origins of the Summer Institute as reported by Alan Chernoff, of CNN.
The Accelerated Learning Academy Unveiled
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute at Princeton University has expanded to incorporate not only the Summer Institute, a leadership program for 7th-11th grade students, but also the Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA), a STEM program for 10th and 11th grade students. See as Zaria Howell, Summer Institute graduate and intern at the Amsterdam News, discusses the premise and […]
The Institute: Where Excellence and Success is the Norm!
A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, 2012 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute graduate, was recently recognized at the White House by President Obama as a College Opportunity “Champion of Change.” In September 2016, Stefani Jones of the Office of Public Engagement, recognized A’Dorian Thomas-Murray as one of eleven individuals selected for making strides in their respective communities. A’Dorian has […]