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2026 Build the Village Luncheon recap
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
River Oaks Country Club
More than 400 supporters gathered to celebrate EMERGE scholars and raise over $700,000.
The program featured powerful stories from students and alumni, including Klein Collins High School senior Diana Villatoro Sorto, who announced she will attend Princeton University this fall.
CultureMap Highlights EMERGE’S 2026 Build The Village Luncheon
EMERGE’s 2026 Build the Village Luncheon was recently featured in CultureMap Houston, highlighting the energy of this year’s event and the powerful stories shared from the stage....
EMERGE Featured in NACAC’s Journal of College Admission
EMERGE was featured in The Journal of College Admission, the flagship publication of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). The article, “A Village of...
EMERGE Staff Featured in NACAC member spotlight
The National Association for College Admission Counseling featured EMERGE’s Jamal Hagood, Manager of College Success, in a Member Spotlight highlighting his journey into college...
EMERGE Welcomes Ashley Cash as New Chief Executive Officer
The Katy News featured EMERGE’s recent announcement of Ashley Cash as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Ashley brings more than 15 years of experience in education...
2026 Sporting Clays Tournament
Save the Date! 7th Annual EMERGE Sporting Clays Tournament Thursday, November 12, 2026 Greater Houston Sports Club The EMERGE Sporting Clays Tournament is where hundreds of business and community leaders come together each year for a full day of clay shooting,...
2026 Build The Village Luncheon
The Build the Village Luncheon is our signature annual gathering, bringing together community leaders, partners, and champions who believe in the transformative power of education. It is a celebration of the students we serve, the families who inspire us, and the…
2025 Sporting Clays Tournament
Save the Date! 6th Annual EMERGE Sporting Clays Tournament Thursday, November 13, 2025 Greater Houston Sports Club Thanks to our sponsors, teams, and volunteers, this year’s Sporting Clays Tournament raised $550,000 and brought together 55 teams in support of EMERGE...
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Highlighting Fall Milestones Across EMERGE
Fall 2025
Launching the school year with NSO and Open House, celebrating 40 QuestBridge National College Match Finalists, strengthening college connections at Top Tier College Experience, and more.
Celebrating the Class of 2025 + Alumni Lead New Engagement Effort
Summer 2025
Cheering on the Class of 2025 at Senior Celebration, Scholars Launch Into College Exploration, Bridging the Gap at Summer Bridge Day, Building Bonds at Summer Spark Alumni Event
Important Update: EMERGE and HISD’s New Chapter
Fall 2024
EMERGE Class of 2024 Attending 100+ Prestigious Institutions! Introducing the Inaugural EMERGE Alumni Association Board. NBA Foundation Renews Partnership with EMERGE
40% of EMERGE Seniors Have Committed...
Spring 2024
It’s that exhilarating time again—college decision season has arrived! Our EMERGE scholars have been accepted to nearly 250 colleges and universities across the country, with many receiving full-ride scholarships!