OMD Welcomes 2018-19 Class of 200 Scholars

One Million Degrees welcomed 200 new Scholars – community college students who will be provided a full array of intensive support services – to a future of unlimited opportunities. The annual Scholar Orientation Day, held August 21st at Malcolm X College.  

OMD Honors Its Community College Graduates

One Million Degrees (OMD) honored 200 graduates from 10 Chicago-area community colleges on June 19 at its annual Scholar Awards Night. The Scholar Awards were held at Chase Bank Auditorium, where graduates were joined by families and supporters and Keynote Speaker Rahm Emanuel.

OMD Raises Record Amount at Degrees of Impact Gala

One Million Degrees raised a record $795,000 at its 11th annual Degrees of Impact: A Food and Wine Tasting gala. The June 1st benefit attracted 650 guests and honored OMD Scholars and alumni, with special recognition to the Honorable Melissa Bean, Chairman of the Midwest, JPMorgan Chase.

OMD is Awarded $100,000 Impact Grant

One Million Degrees received a $100,000 Impact Grant to support new technology initiatives. OMD was one of four Chicago nonprofits to win an Impact Grant.  The award will provide new technology platforms for OMD’s program coordinators and volunteer coaches.

THE 2018-2019 Coach Application is Now Open!

Apply today to become an OMD Coach!  You will work one-on-one with an OMD Scholar and empower them to set goals, achieve critical milestones, and become tomorrow's leaders. 

OMD "It's Who You Know" Speed Networking Nights

With over 300 attendees, our Speed Networking events held March 2018 were a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered their time to support the professional growth of OMD Scholars!

One Million Degrees empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life.