This October twenty students, ten from Donovan Middle School and ten from JFK Middle School, came together for a transformative mindfulness mini course led by Mikelle Deck, Young Scholars student support coordinator and owner of Aligned Minds Mindfulness Consulting. The session invited students to slow…

Holiday cheer + alumni vibes = the perfect mix! 🎄 Join us Dec 18th at Utica University and be sure to RSVP by Dec 15th! 🌟 📅 December 18th 📍 Thurston Hall Hislop Auditorium ⏰ 5–7 PM ✨RSVP by Dec 15th , 2025 using the QR…

Last week, Young Scholars took on the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit in Tupper Lake NY! The Adirondack Youth Climate Summit is a fun and inspiring two-day event packed with interactive workshops and exciting sessions offered to high school students across the Adirondack region. Students work…

Last week on November 4th, 22 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Syracuse University for a college visit! The day was filled with a tour around campus, an information session, and having lunch in the dining hall. These students got a firsthand look at…

On October 26th, Young Scholars participated in the American Cancer Society’s Annual Breast Cancer Walk at MVCC! The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is an inspiring event that celebrates courage, hope, and community while raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. It’s not…

On October 25th Young Scholars participated in Cornhill Cares annual Harvest on the Hill event! Harvest on the Hill is Cornhill’s beloved annual community trick-or-treat celebration. Families are invited to walk through the neighborhood as local nonprofits, businesses, and community groups host festive booths filled…

For three weeks, Young Scholars high school students came to campus to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. This year, 31 students took courses taught by Utica University professors in Computer Science (Dr. Angel Rivera), Bio/Chem (Dr. Eva Mroczek & Dr. Alyssa Thomas),…

Through our involvement with the Broadway Theatre League of Utica’s Students on Broadway program, 60+ Young Scholars students have attended Broadway shows at the Stanley over the past 3 years. For many of our students, this opportunity serves as their introduction to live theater and…

Take a moment to explore our summer newsletter, where you can read about the fun and achievements of our Young Scholars over the past few months! Highlights include engaging events, educational trips, and vibrant programs that brought our community together—don’t miss out on the inspiring…