UI REACH Family, 

Bill Lloyd stands at a podium, holding a microphone.

As we reach the height of summer, it's a perfect time to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of the past academic year at UI REACH. This year has been filled with significant milestones and achievements that have made us all proud. From celebrating another graduating class to the numerous internship opportunities and advocacy trips, our community has thrived in countless ways.

It's challenging to encapsulate an entire year's worth of achievements in just a few pages, but we'll do our best to give you a comprehensive glimpse. We'll highlight our core areas and provide some exciting program-wide updates. As we reflect on the past year, we're also thrilled about the promising developments awaiting us in Fall 2025. So, read on, enjoy, and feel free to share the link to this newsletter with your family, friends, colleagues, and anyone else who might be interested in our endeavors.

Thank you for being an integral part of the UI REACH community. We couldn't have achieved these milestones without your support and dedication.

Warm regards, 

Bill Loyd
Charles and Mary Sukup UI REACH Director

Thank You, Again, for an Incredible Year.

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with deep gratitude for the unwavering support of our students, families, donors, partners, volunteers and campus/community stakeholders. Your generosity and commitment have made a lasting impact—fueling our program, empowering our students, and helping us expand opportunities across the state. 

Thanks to you, we’ve been able to grow initiatives like UI REACH, strengthen career readiness efforts, and support meaningful advocacy and learning experiences for our students. Every milestone we’ve reached this year has been made possible by your belief in our mission and your investment in our shared future. 

From all of us—thank you for making this year one of progress, purpose, and promise. We look forward to continuing this journey together. Next year will be even greater! 

With sincere appreciation, 

Team UI REACH