The CPASS Foundation is proud to announce LaMenta “Sweetie” Conway, MD, MPH, distinguished physician, educator, mentor, nonprofit founder, and alumna of the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program™ (CAHMCP), as the 2026 recipient of the John Bradley STEM Award...
The CPASS Foundation is proud to announce the selection of the STEMM Scholars Academy Class of 2029, welcoming 39 exceptional rising high school sophomores from across Illinois into the Foundation's flagship STEMM talent development program. This year's incoming class...
The Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success™ Foundation (CPASS) proudly celebrates Tracie Screven, Associate Director of CPASS, on being named the 2026 Play Maker Awardee by Sneakers to Scrubs as part of its Soles of Summer 2026 recognition event. The award...
The Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success™ Foundation (CPASS) proudly celebrates another extraordinary milestone achieved by one of our own. We are honored to recognize Dr. Mildred MG Olivier, distinguished physician leader, educator, and proud alumna of...
The Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success™ Foundation (CPASS) proudly celebrates Dr. William A. McDade, distinguished physician, national leader in medical education, and treasured member of the CPASS Board of Directors, on being named the 2026 Lifetime...
From summer start to year-end impact, CPASS Scholars built skills, earned college credit, and found a community that’s shaping their futures…
One of the nation’s few pipeline programs harnessing virtual reality to prepare students from historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities in STEMM for the careers of tomorrow. Imagine stepping inside a molecule, dissecting a virtual frog in three...
John Bradley helped transform lives through mentorship, vision, and unwavering belief in students pursuing health and STEMM careers. His impact will continue to…
Coretta C. Patterson DVM, DACVIM-SA, PG Cert Vet Med, has joined the board of the CPASS Foundation. She will be serving a three-year term that began January 1, 2026. As the first veterinarian and professional health dean named to the board, she helps to round out...
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