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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.

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Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has students questioning where to apply

by NPR | Jul 10, 2023

Whitney Gouché, former Vice President of Programs at EMERGE, was interviewed by NPR's A Martinez, discussing the implications of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision...

As race-neutral college admissions begin, Texas counselors work to convince students of color they still belong

by Texas Tribune | Jul 3, 2023

The Texas Tribune highlighted the experiences of Texas students amidst changes to race-based affirmative action in college admissions. It featured a 17-year-old EMERGE student...

EMERGE’s Response to Supreme Court Ruling

by EMERGE | Jun 29, 2023

EMERGE's response to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action emphasized the heightened urgency to partner with colleges and universities to foster inclusive and...

What does the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action mean for Texas and its students?

by ABC-13 | Jun 19, 2023

In an interview with ABC13, EMERGE CEO Dr. Anastasia Lindo Anderson, addressed misconceptions about affirmative action, emphasizing that students who gain admission to...