USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative

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USC Hosts Annual Leslie & William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative Gala

Shelby StephensJune 2, 2023

For over three decades the University of Southern California (USC) has used its resources to streamline children and young adults into higher education. Nearly 1,000 6 – 12 grade scholars participate in their signature college prep program, the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI), with many advancing to become first-generation college students.

USC Closes Education Gap with Neighborhood Academic Initiative

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterMarch 30, 2023

The University of Southern California (USC) is helping to increase and complete college enrollment for Black students with the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI). The NAI annually prepares more than 1,000 6th-12th grade students from low-income households in surrounding neighborhoods, in the south and east Los Angeles areas, for admission and graduation from college. Majority of USC NAI scholars will become first-generation college students.