Registration now open for CSM’s Latina and African-American Summer Academies

OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary will host more than 100 tenth and eleventh grade high school girls for its upcoming summer academies. The 6th Annual African/ African-American Summer Academy will be held on campus from June 9-14, and the 18h Annual Latina Summer Academy will take place the following week on June 16-21.

CSM’s summer academies are unique one-week opportunities for Latina and African/ African-American girls designed to prepare students for success in education beyond high school.  During the academy, students will learn how to prepare for college entrance, take college-like courses, participate in cultural activities and live in a college residence hall. 

This year students will have the opportunity to engage in activities and course work that focuses on kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, and genetics.   

Students will also explore the visual and performing arts, journaling, meditation, exercise and self-defense. Corporate executives, educators and community leaders from the Omaha area will offer encouraging words and stress the value of education and establishing positive role models.

Attendees live on campus in Lozier Hall chaperoned by College of Saint Mary students and staff.

Tuition, housing and meals is $25. Registration deadline is May 31. To be eligible, the student must be a young woman entering 10th or 11th grade. To register and learn more about the academies, visit www.CSM.edu/summer-academies. If you have any questions, please contact Alexis Sherman at 402-399-2365 or email asherman [at] csm.edu. For information in Spanish, contact Patricia Saavedra, 402-399-2406, or email psaavedra [at] CSM.edu.