By VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF
On Sunday, August 25, from 1-3 pm, Black InGenius (BiGi) hosted a ceremony at the University of San Diego to formally welcome the newest group of 69 incredible and uniquely gifted 6th-grade scholars, and their families, to the program. The Induction Ceremony marked the official start of these students’ journey in BiGI, a program designed to address educational inequities and guide them toward high school graduation and successful college pathways.
For over a year, the Black InGenius Initiative (BiGI) program within the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) has provided dedicated academic support to students disproportionately impacted by educational inequities.
The comprehensive program encompasses STEAM academics, counseling, college workshops, and other essential wraparound services. With the acceptance of a second cohort and BiGI Summer Academy underway, the program – a partnership between the San Diego Foundation, San Diego Unified School District, and USD – prepares current scholars to successfully graduate from high school and pursue their chosen path in higher education.
Congratulations to the Black InGenius Initiative’s second cohort!
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