Carnegie Mellon University Shines Spotlight on D.R.E.A.M.

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In an education system that perpetually fails underserved, underrepresented urban youth; in a system where these youth are often starting at a handicap to their peers, Thompson cannot stress enough how vital D.R.E.A.M.’s message is in 2013...
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The Cool Summer Surprise

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It’s 90 degrees outside and you have probably been perfecting that summer tan. The highly anticipated “Cool Summer Surprise” from D.R.E.A.M. is FINALLY here! We are pleased to announce the world premiere of not one, but TWO new promotional videos: Dare to D.R.E.A.M.: The History of the Movement and From Classroom To Business Leader: Reflections of Jaleni Thompson.
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Upgrade Your Cool: 5 Personal Finance Apps to Kick-Off Your New Year!

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As I navigate the world day-to-day, I often wonder how prior generations made it through life without smart phones and the almighty world of amazing apps!  Apps (software programs you can download onto your average smart phone either for free or for a nominal fee) have recently become such an integral part of what it means to be more efficient, socially-adept, and even consumer-savvy...

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Co-Founder Dares Prospective Students to D.R.E.A.M.

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Welcome to Volume I of The Co-Founder Chronicles, a new, exciting feature of our blog. The Co-Founder Chronicles are posts written by Jaleni Thompson and Femi Faoye and provide you, the general public, with a chance to gain an inside perspective on our organization and engage with us directly. We hope you enjoy!

   On Saturday evening, November 12, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA, I had an amazing opportunity to share my experiences at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) primarily with prospective students, some current students...

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