MMCO’s Fall 2025 Newsletter

We’re celebrating the start of our 21st academic year with 108 amazing students and exciting program enhancements! Plus, explore national success in the 2024–25 Minds Matter College Report, learn about our new College Support Pilot and strengthened advising initiatives, and meet six inspiring new board members. Don’t miss our 2024–25 Impact Report highlighting student achievements—and discover smart ways to make your giving go further in 2025.

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Now’s the Time to Plan Your Giving

With new tax rules taking effect in 2026, this year is an especially meaningful time to support Minds Matter Colorado students. As we head into the season of giving and you might be considering making your first give or a larger gift, 2025 is the year to do it.

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College Support Pilot

At Minds Matter Colorado, we know that college acceptance is just the beginning of a student’s journey. That’s why we’ve launched the College Support Pilot—a light-lift, high-touch pilot program designed to help our newest alumni navigate the critical first year of college with confidence and connection. Serving 33 graduates from the Class of 2025, the…

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Introducing Our New College Advising Initiative

At Minds Matter Colorado, we know that the college journey doesn’t start senior year, it starts the moment students begin to see college as possible. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new College Advising Initiative, an intentional expansion of our programming that provides individualized, high-touch support to juniors and seniors as they navigate every stage of the college admissions and financial aid process.

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MMCO’s Summer Newsletter

In this issue, find details on how you can become a mentor and make a lasting impact in students’ lives as applications open for the 2025-26 school year. We also celebrate the Class of 2025’s achievements, invite you to our Alumni Reunion on June 18th, and share exciting updates about our 2025-26 program advancements. Plus, relive the success of our 20th Anniversary CELEBRATE event and learn how you can support MMCO’s future through gift planning.

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Exciting Advancements Coming to MMCO

At Minds Matter Colorado, we’ve spent the past year listening, learning, and preparing. From our Executive Director’s listening tour to our deep-dive into student outcomes and national trends, one thing became clear: in order to truly level the playing field for MMCO students, we need to evolve.

That’s why we’re excited to share several major programmatic changes launching Fall 2025—changes rooted in equity, excellence, and expanded opportunity.

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Congrats, Class of 2025! | College Decisions

We’re so proud of each of our 33 graduating seniors in the class of 2025. The growth and achievement they’ve demonstrated over the last three years has been inspiring. Nationally, the Class of 2025 was the largest and most diverse in U.S. history, with approximately 3.9 million students graduating high school. This surge contributed to…

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Announcing Minds Matter Colorado’s 2025 QuestBridge Scholars

At Minds Matter Colorado, we believe that every student deserves access to life-changing educational opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances. This belief is at the heart of our mission—and it aligns perfectly with QuestBridge, which connects exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with top colleges and full-ride scholarships. We are proud to announce that two of our…

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Minds Matter Colorado Announces Brad Reubendale as New Executive Director

DENVER, Colorado, January 13, 2025 — Minds Matter Colorado is thrilled to announce  Brad Reubendale as its new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leading impactful programs and championing under-resourced communities, Brad brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for Minds Matter’s mission of empowering students to achieve their college dreams.…

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