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What’s the Power of A Single ‘Yes’?

By Melaina Lenzi Simon Njoroge knows the power of a single yes. Like many international students, Simon heard a lot of noes. While finishing his undergraduate degree, in 2024, Simon applied for over 600 positions and received the same response each time: “Thank you for your application. However, we have selected…

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Introducing Our 2026 Employer Partners

We are very pleased to announce this year’s employer partners for our Seed Internships program! Alongside weekly professional development provided by Degrees of Change, Seed interns gain on-the-job experience at 10+ week internships with top,…

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Strickland Fellowship Receives Excellent 10 Award

The Strickland Fellowship, our newest program in partnership with the University of Washington and the City of Tacoma, has been named one of 2026’s Excellent 10 by the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB).…

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Degrees of Change helps students earn college degrees and launch careers at twice the national graduation rate for peers from similar backgrounds.

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