YPIE Nashville is thrilled to be based at Meharry Medical College’s DNA Learning Center, where the College Zone has become a hub for budding scientists from Hunters Lane, McGavock, and Stratford STEM High Schools.  Our returning 10th-grade YPIE Scholars are diving into independent research projects that range from studying the crystal structure of ice cream to using weather balloon data to predict tornadoes. This fall, we also welcome a new class of 9th-grade students who are

YPIE Career Connections trip to Citi HQ in NYC Today’s college graduates are entering one of the most unpredictable job markets in decades. Many find themselves struggling to land a full-time role in their field or taking lower-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree at all.  For first-generation students, these challenges can feel especially daunting. Many lack professional experience and networks, and can face higher rates of unemployment, underemployment, and lower

Inspiring students to become changemakers by connecting entrepreneurship, leadership, and community engagement. Spiral Giving Executive Director Sue Fuirst with the first class of YPIE Spiral Giving students YONKERS, NEW YORK, November 4, 2025 – Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE)  and Spiral Giving  announced today a new partnership to launch the YPIE Spiral Giving Program , an initiative that empowers Yonkers high school students to explore philanthropy, social entrepreneu