A Message from Sean: Fulfilling Philly’s Promise for the Class of 2026
Dear Friends, Every year, millions of people from across the globe descend upon our city to stand in front of a giant, silent bronze bell with a crack in it.
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Category: News & Announcements
Heights Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Launch New College Admission Course for Philadelphia High Schoolers
“The College App Classroom” will be available for high school students at up to eight School District of Philadelphia schools, building on Heights’ and Penn’s previous partnerships on college admissions
Heights Philadelphia Celebrates 2025 Graduates with Student Speakers, Mascot Appearances, and Special Guest Jason Kelce
Family, friends, and community members gathered at Citizens Bank Park to honor Philadelphia’s next generation of leaders and changemakers PHILADELPHIA (June 13, 2025) – Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”), an economic mobility
2024 End of Summer Recap
This summer, 1118 students participated in Heights programming across the city. During the Middle Grades Summer Program Closing, Teresa Tham, Associate Director of Middle Grades, said to a full auditorium of
Heights Philadelphia Welcomes Return of Summer Education Opportunities with Expanded Experiences to Help Students Pursue College & Career Goals
NEW and returning programs in partnership with local universities and businesses help students – especially Black, Brown and first-generation-to-college – pursue dreams in major career sectors July 15, 2024 (Philadelphia)
Heights Philadelphia Celebrates 500+ Students Soaring to New Heights at Citizens Bank Park with 2024 Graduation
Economic mobility catalyst honors students working to achieve their goals of college and career through pathways to success June 10, 2024 (Philadelphia) – Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) celebrated more than 500
Heights Philadelphia and Penn Medicine Host Career Event to Support Students Interested in Healthcare Sector
25 students enrolled in Heights’ Early Career Learners Healthcare program invited to interview for job opportunities at UPHS May 29, 2024 (Philadelphia) – Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”), Penn Medicine, and Philadelphia
Heights Philadelphia & Esperanza Health Center Celebrate Students Graduating from its First Ever Health Equity Program
Eleventh and twelfth grade students enrolled in the 15-week class completed the course exploring breadth and depth of career opportunities in healthcare Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) and Esperanza Health Center (“Esperanza”)
Heights Philadelphia Co-President & CEO Sara L. Woods to Transition from Leadership Following Seven Years of Service to Community
Economic mobility catalyst’s co-president paves way for next generation of organizational leaders, setting foundation and vision for a better Philadelphia through love of students. PHILADELPHIA (April 24, 2024) – Heights
Heights Philadelphia & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown and First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers
Heights students from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School visited the EPA’s Lower Darby Creek Area Superfund Site for Earth Day. April 22, 2024 (Philadelphia) – Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) and the