Jul 16, 2026
My name is Shawn, and this is my third summer as an AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow Breakthrough at the UT site, where I teach math. I am also a proud Breakthrough student! I currently go to Texas State University, majoring in Interior Design. I first heard of Breakthrough...
Jul 16, 2026
Hi, My name is Daniil, and I am going to 9th grade at St. Stephens Episcopal School. I found out about Breakthrough from a meeting in my school where they introduced me to the program. I decided to apply to Breakthrough, because I want to get into a good high school...
Jun 12, 2026
Breakthrough is proud to celebrate a continued partnership with the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin (PBKAAGA), which is helping expand access to higher education for our students. This year, PBKAAGA has awarded fourteen scholarships to outstanding...
May 21, 2026
Donor Spotlight: Michele Rosas at Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rusche Foundation For the Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rusche Foundation, education has long been a cornerstone of its philanthropic vision — a value rooted in the belief, championed by previous generations, that...
Apr 29, 2026
In April, Breakthrough Central Texas traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) Leadership Summit, joining hundreds of advocates from across the country committed to expanding college access and success. Building on the success of...
Apr 2, 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Breakthrough has received support from Raising Travis County (RTC), a voter-approved initiative expanding access to affordable child care and high-quality out-of-school time programs. This investment will support the enrollment of 300...
