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Pittsburgh’s 2025 Carson Scholars were honored at Acrisure Stadium in a heartfelt celebration of education, innovation, and community impact.

The Patterson HBCU Scholarship started in 2024 as a collaboration between world-renowned author James Patterson and the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF). Through Mr. Patterson’s generosity and shared educational values, the CSF was able to create a new unique opportunity for Carson Scholars attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). In the inaugural year, nine […]

This Enchanted Forest almost tangibly embraces the weary traveler as well as the eager adventurer as soon as one enters! From the canopies of wisteria reaching from above, to the grass-green, wavy shag rug on the floor, as well as the forest trees stretching out warm, welcoming arms from the walls, the latest Ben Carson […]

Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton, FL is the first school to establish a THINK BIG Reading Room in Manatee County!  There were 2 opening ceremonies:  one in the morning with approximately 50 community leaders and dignitaries, including Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Vice Mayor Marianne Barnebey; Pastor Sam and Mrs Sonia Rivera, whose church provides […]

Timber Trace Elementary is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.  In the establishment of their Ben Carson Reading Room, the organizers decided to focus on the rich variety of cultures represented by the student body.  One wall mural features landmarks from countries around the world of the students’ heritage!  And each student has a passport, […]

John H. Bayne Elementary, not only has the distinction of being the first Reading Room in Prince George’s County, but is the 300th in the country!  Sponsor Pohanka Automotive Group had several representatives present, (including Chairman & CEO Geoffrey Pohanka), who regularly volunteer at the school. There were also many other dignitaries from the county on […]

HomeFront Brands proudly sponsored their very first Ben Carson Reading Room at Oaklawn Language Academy in Charlotte, NC. The dedicated educators at this school worked tirelessly to create this beautiful book haven for their students. On March 3, 2025, the room was officially opened with an immersive woodland forest theme. In attendance at the opening […]

. . . Tony Rose, MBA, CMA Chief Financial Officer Hydrovac Holdings, Inc.       Can you share a bit about your professional background and your current role?   I grew up as a farm kid.  When the doctor told me that I needed to find a career sitting on my butt due to serious […]

Isaac Olvera is a 2-time Carson Scholar who continues to excel year after year. Isaac, an exceptional student from Riverside, California, is fascinated with the way the heart works and aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon one day to help society by preventing and treating heart disease. While only in 10th grade, his stellar abilities […]

December 12th was a frigid, blustery day in Pittsburgh, but spirits were running high at the annual CSF Pittsburgh Chapter Holiday Celebration. The event, held at the historic Pittsburgh Field Club, was decked out in full holiday regalia, including fresh garland, holiday wreaths and Christmas trees galore. The event began with a cocktail hour on […]

The Ben Carson Reading Project is soaring to new heights with the grand opening of Oregon’s first reading room at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield on December 6, 2024. This marks an exciting milestone, bringing the total number of reading rooms to 296 across 24 states and Washington, DC! The Hamlin Middle School reading room […]

The Ben Carson Reading Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! In honor of this celebration, the program is getting a whole new look. Our new logo reflects our ongoing commitment to inspiring and empowering young readers across the nation. This exciting change marks a new chapter in our journey, and we are thrilled […]