In the news release, PHOTOS AVAILABLE: 10,000 Degrees and San Francisco State University's The Summit Event Brings Together Bay Area Students for a Day of College Exploration and Senior-Year Preparation, issued 20-Jul-2026 over PR Newswire, the organization noted a revision to the closing sentence of the first paragraph. The full corrected release follows:

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: 10,000 Degrees and San Francisco State University's The Summit Event Brings Together Bay Area Students for a Day of College Exploration and Senior-Year Preparation

The Summit welcomed more than 300 participants for an in-person college planning event, with every attendee earning guaranteed admission to San Francisco State University through their participation

, /PRNewswire/ -- More than 300 students representing eight Bay Area regions assembled at San Francisco State University on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for The Summit. The gathering was presented by 10,000 Degrees College Access Program together with San Francisco State University's Educational Opportunity Programs and Enrollment Partnership Engagement. This complimentary day-long program offered rising high school seniors a chance to explore colleges, build community connections and prepare for their senior year while gaining practical tools, resources and guidance for the journey into higher education. The standout feature was SFSU's pledge of guaranteed admission for all CSU-eligible 10,000 Degrees students, creating a clear route to college.

The event took place in San Francisco State University's Jack Adams Hall and featured workshops on college access, interactive student activities, guided campus tours, resource sessions and time for students to network with peers from throughout the Bay Area. Attendees joined an engaging college exploration exercise that helped them pinpoint and assess suitable college choices via informative sessions and structured reflection. They also discovered the campus resources designed to promote academic achievement and personal well-being during their college experience.

The Summit received support from 17 volunteers and 40 10,000 Degrees staff members and provided transportation from all eight Bay Area regions along with complimentary lunch courtesy of SFSU.

"Every student deserves the chance to chase their college aspirations with assurance and a reliable support network," stated Kim Mazzuca, president of 10,000 Degrees. "Witnessing hundreds of students from across the Bay Area dedicate time to planning their educational future shows that young people remain enthusiastic and committed to higher education, despite messages from leadership. The Summit illustrates the results possible when communities, schools and university partners collaborate to broaden access for the coming generation."

"At San Francisco State University, we hold that higher education must be attainable for every student who aims to earn a degree. Our collaboration with 10,000 Degrees embodies a mutual dedication to widening access, eliminating obstacles and furnishing students with the assistance required to succeed from high school through graduation," remarked Lynn Mahoney, president of San Francisco State University. "Programs such as The Summit highlight what becomes achievable when universities and community groups join forces to support the next wave of leaders."

Through The Summit, 10,000 Degrees advances its mission of ensuring students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds receive the knowledge, motivation and tools necessary to enter and finish college. By bringing students to a university setting and linking them with staff, mentors and fellow participants, The Summit clarifies the college application process and affirms that students have a place in higher education environments.

For media inquiries, contact Kezia Kent at The TASC Group at [email protected].

About 10,000 Degrees
10,000 Degrees is the leading college success nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization provides students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds with the resources, support and pathways needed to access and complete higher education. Through scholarships, financial aid support, mentorship and comprehensive college success programming, 10,000 Degrees helps students achieve their educational goals and create greater economic opportunities for themselves, their families and their communities. For more information about 10,000 Degrees, please visit www.10000degrees.org.

SOURCE 10,000 Degrees