Minds Matter DC News

Meet Kian Accad: 2025 PhRMA Scholar

May 23, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce Kian Accad as the 2025 recipient of the PhRMA Scholarship, a…

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The #1 Skill That Sets College-Ready Students Apart

April 4, 2025

Why Self-Advocacy Is the Most Overlooked and Essential Skill for Postsecondary Success When we talk…

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2025 MMDC Alumni Panel: Advice for College Success

February 25, 2025

At Minds Matter DC, we believe that one of the most valuable resources for students…

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Minds Matter DC Welcomes L’Toya Jones as Our New Executive Director

February 1, 2025

We are delighted to welcome L’Toya Jones to Minds Matter DC as our new Executive…

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Overcoming Challenges as a First-Generation College Student

November 1, 2024

Starting college is an important milestone for first-generation students, however, it’s like taking on an…

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Minds Matter and PhRMA Announce the Kenneth C. Frazier PhRMA Scholars Program

October 28, 2021 |

Minds Matter and PhRMA are pleased to announce The Kenneth C. Frazier PhRMA Scholars Program, in honor of retiring PhRMA board member and visionary industry…

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New PhRMA Scholars program provides support to exceptional college-bound DC students

June 25, 2021 |

In partnership with Minds Matter DC, the PhRMA Scholars program aims to help high achieving students from low-income backgrounds in the Washington, D.C. community cover…

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MMDC Mentee Clau Diah Receives a Full Ride to GW University

April 14, 2018 |

Clau Diah joined Minds Matter DC in its inaugural year as one of only five sophomores from a competitive pool of applicants. She indicated a…

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Mentee Spotlight: Justice Wright

April 12, 2018 |

So, to get started can you tell me your name, the year you are in school, and your favorite subject? My name is Justice Wright.…

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Mentee Spotlight: Mariah Randriambololona

April 12, 2018 |

Would you mind telling me your name, what school you go to, and your favorite subject? My name is Mariah Randriambololona. I go to Woodrow…

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Support MMDC through Amazon Smile

March 26, 2018 |

We are excited to announce that Minds Matter DC is now registered with Amazon Smile! When you shop through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of…

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Mentee Spotlight: Darlyn Portillo

January 29, 2018 |

Where do you study, and what is your favorite subject? I’m in 12th grade at E. L. Haynes high school and my favorite subject right…

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Mentee Spotlight: Troyan Chaney

October 29, 2017 |

How has your experience been at Minds Matter so far? It’s been super cool. I like meeting the other students. I like my mentors also.…

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Interview with Clarence Cross, Chavez Parkside High School Guidance Counselor

October 29, 2017 |

What first intrigued you about the Minds Matter opportunity for your students? I immediately appreciated Minds Matter’s rigorous application process.  It isn’t an ‘everyone who…

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Minds Matter Washington D.C. Sends Students To Prestigious Summer Programs

March 30, 2016 |

New York, NY – March 30, 2016 – Minds Matter Washington, D.C. is sending its first class of students to summer programs this year. Several…

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