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Standing With You (SWY) thanks all the amazing student groups that carry the torch for pregnant and parenting students every year on campus. These groups have truly shined in their supportive service work, and we wanted to highlight what they’ve accomplished this year!   January’s Standing With You Student Group of the Month was University of Notre Dame Right to Life! 

By: Stephanie Stone  Sometimes, walking alongside a student mom can become a personal commitment. Fostering a community of support and being that village for a mom in need can make all the difference!    As a full-time working and evening student mom of two, I can attest to the importance of community in the most crucial moments of a young mom’s

By: Stephanie Stone A key part of supporting student parents & saving preborn babies is making sure young parents in school are aware of the resources around them on campus. That’s where the Standing With You Scholars Fund comes in!   The goal of this initiative is to provide a pathway to success for every pregnant and parenting student. In addition

Balancing the demands of college life is challenging on its own—but when you add parenthood into the equation, the obstacles can feel overwhelming. The Standing With You Scholars Fund was created to support pregnant and parenting students who are determined to pursue their education while raising a family.    The Scholars Fund works to empower and educate pregnant and parenting students

We have arrived at the 2024 fall semester! What a whirlwind these final weeks approaching Labor Day bring for all students, particularly full-time parents enrolled in school. It is an all-consuming, exciting, difficult, and rewarding season of life that feels long but passes quickly.  To help you reap the rewards of parenthood for you and your family, enjoy these four

Every year, we receive stories from all over the country of parenting students and their incredible successes on campus. These young moms and dads work hard to care for their children and achieve their degrees. We are proud to share with you these parenting student success stories provided by Students for Life student group leaders in Mississippi. Shurnita: “My life has

We love stories from pregnant and parenting students, and we admire their courage and persistence in pursuing their education. Here’s a great testimony from Brooke Brinson, a parenting student at the University of Alabama. Why have you decided to pursue a college education while also parenting? I was already in my Sophomore year of college when I found out that I

Amberosity is a 22-year-old parenting student now attending Oregon State University. As the mom of 3 young children and expecting her fourth child this Fall, Amberosity generously offered her advice to other pregnant and parenting students.   Find at least one solid support person. You are going to have days where you question why you are doing this and how