Persist Coaching’s 3rd Annual Sunrise to Success First-Gen Celebration Breakfast brought together supporters, partners, students, and community leaders for a morning centered on one shared goal: helping more Nashville students persist through college and reach graduation. Held at 14TENN, this year’s theme, “Closing the Gap. […]
From Persist Student to Persist Coach: Welcome Juan Escamilla Vargas We are excited to welcome Juan Escamilla Vargas to the Persist Coaching team as our newest College Persistence Coach. Juan’s connection to Persist began long before his first day as a staff member. He was
Starting college is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel like a lot. New classes, new people, financial aid, professors, campus life, deadlines, decisions, and figuring out who you are becoming. Whew. That’s exactly why College Con exists. College Con is not just
The end of the semester is exciting, but dorm move-out season can get stressful fast. Between finals, packing, paperwork, and figuring out where everything is going next, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Before you throw everything into trash bags and call for backup, take
Finals season has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute it’s midterms, the next minute you’re staring down multiple exams, papers, and deadlines all at once. The good news is this: finals don’t have to feel overwhelming. With a little structure and the
We are incredibly grateful to the team at Doing Good for inviting Persist to join their podcast. Doing Good is a Tennessee based 501(c)(3) that equips nonprofits with video storytelling, marketing support, and PR opportunities. Their mission is simple and powerful: the more visibility and tools
Stand-Up for Students is back for its third year, and we cannot wait to celebrate Nashville’s students and the power of persistence on the path to college and career. Join us on April 1 at 6 PM at The Lab at Zanies for a high
How to stay on track when Tennessee weather disrupts campus life Snow week can feel like a surprise pause button. One minute you’re headed to class, the next you’re refreshing your email to see if campus is closed or classes are moving online. In Tennessee,
Persist is excited to host our upcoming Employment & Internship Fair, bringing together employers, students, and recent graduates for an evening focused on career exploration, hiring, and meaningful connection. STUDENT REGISTRATION | BUSINESS REGISTRATION This event is designed to connect organizations seeking emerging talent with
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP Persist is hosting a FAFSA Assistance Workshop to help students and families prepare for the 2026–2027 FAFSA and secure financial aid for college. This free, hands-on workshop provides guided support to make the FAFSA process simple, accurate, and stress-free. This workshop
