Every year, the University of Chicago recognizes one of its many exemplary community-based partners through an award called the Community-Based Organization of the Year. Community-based organizations (CBOs) are absolutely vital resources and advocates for their students and invaluable partners to institutions of higher education. CBOs are organizations of their communities, for their communities, and by their communities. UChicago partners with hundreds of CBOs each year to provide students with opportunities to engage with admissions counselors and current UChicago students, connect them with information and resources about higher education and the college application process, and support them to and through college.
This year, UChicago has awarded its CBO and Access Partner of the Year to the Opportunity Network (OppNet). OppNet has been an active member of UChicago’s Access Partners Advisory Council and has partnered with admissions officers on programming such as virtual visits and CBO panels. Read more about OppNet's work with UChicago and the CBO of the Year Award here.
