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Feb282025
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Black Principals Network Welcomes Third Cohort of The Leadership Collaborative

22 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Transformative Leadership Experience Black Principals Network, an initiative powered by Surge Institute, proudly announces its third cohort of The Leadership Collaborative, welcoming 22 exceptional…

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Jan272025
Alumni AchievementNews

Alumni Spotlight: January ’25

Our alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Many are living out their freedom dreams through new business ventures. Take a look at…

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Oct12024
Continued LearningNews

Surge Institute Welcomes 2025 Philadelphia Cohort

14 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Philadelphia Surge Academy PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Philadelphia Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 14 brilliant education leaders…

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Sep192024
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Surge Institute Welcomes Inaugural Detroit Cohort

11 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the New 2025 Detroit Surge Academy DETROIT (September 19, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Detroit Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful collective of 11 brilliant education…

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Sep52024
News Surge Institute Chiago 2025 cohort group image - educational leadership, professional development, educators of color

Surge Institute Welcomes 2025 Chicago Fellowship Cohort

25 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Surge Chicago Fellowship CHICAGO (September 5, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Chicago Fellowship is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 25 brilliant education leaders beginning…

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Aug192024
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Alumni Spotlight: August ’24

Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…

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Aug92024
News David Henry, Surge Institute VP of Development

Surge Institute Welcomes David Henry as Vice President of Development

Surge Institute is thrilled to announce David Henry’s appointment as the new Vice President of Development. With a rich history of dedication to service and equity for marginalized communities, David…

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Jul182024
Alumni AchievementNews Surge Antels winners hold their checks

Surge Angels Program Awards $100,000 to Three Ventures Founded by Education Leaders of Color

  Pitch Night event marks the culmination of a six-month intensive entrepreneurial development cohort  CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 — Surge Institute, a trailblazing organization that empowers leaders of color in education, recently…

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May102024
Alumni AchievementNews

Ulric Shannon Named 2024 Man of Excellence by the Chicago Defender

The Surge Institute is proud to announce that Ulric Shannon has been recognized by the Chicago Defender as a 2024 Man of Excellence. This prestigious honor celebrates African-American men who…

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May102024
Alumni AchievementNews

Alumni Spotlight May 24

Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…

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Surge Institute Announces Open Applications for the New 2025 Cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago

Applications Open May 1 for the Chicago Fellowship and Detroit and Philadelphia Academies   CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Surge Institute is excited to announce the opening of applications for its new 2025 cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago beginning May…

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Feb282024
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Surge Academy Welcomes the 2024 Washington D.C. Cohort

The Washington D.C. Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 19 brilliant education leaders beginning their fellowship journey next month as they set out to accelerate…

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Feb282024
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Black Principals Network Announces Second Cohort of The Leadership Collaborative

Black Principals Network (BPN), powered by Surge Institute, is thrilled to announce the second cohort of The Leadership Collaborative (TLC), a groundbreaking program designed to empower and uplift Black school…

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Jan312024
Alumni AchievementNews

Alumni Spotlight 02/24

Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…

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The Surge Institute Announces the 2024 Surge Angels Cohort Fellows

  The Surge Institute is excited to announce the talented Surge Alumni selected for the 2024 Surge Angels cohort. Aligning with the Surge Institute’s mission to develop leaders of color,…

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Carmita Semaan selected to The Highland Project’s Cohort Three

We are excited to announce a remarkable achievement in our leadership ranks. Surge Institute CEO and founder, Carmita Semaan, has been selected to The Highland Project’s Cohort Three, a prestigious…

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Nov22023
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Surge Institute welcomes José M. Andre Iniguez to Alumni Impact team

The Surge Institute is excited to announce the appointment of José M. Andre Iniguez as the new Program Director, Alumni Impact. With an impressive background that includes leading strategies for…

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Oct232023
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Introducing Surge Institute’s New Chicago Executive Director: Ulric Shannon

Surge Institute adds a Visionary Leader Stepping Up to Shape the Future of Education The Surge Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ulric Shannon as the organization’s Chicago…

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Surge Institute welcomes new team members Elham Mohaba and Stephanie Ogbogu

Elham Mohaba Stephanie Ogbogu The Surge Institute is proud to announce the addition of two new team members, Elham Mohaba, National Programs Coordinator and Stephanie Ogbogu, Digital Strategist.  Elham Mohaba,…

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The Surge Institute welcomes two new board members

The Surge Institute is proud to announce the addition of Maria Heredia and Teresa Ward-Maupin to our esteemed Board of Directors. Maria serves as Chief Legal Officer, responsible for overseeing…

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