Ryan Seashore (B.A. Communication '02) was highlighted in the White House's Office of Public Engagement blog about successful non-profit organizations. Seashore is the founder of CodeNow, a non-profit that teaches underserved youth foundational skills in computer science and programming. Seashore said that "coding is the new literacy, it gives youth the ability to create and innovate." His organization teaches high school students the basics of computer programming and computer science in free, extra-curricular, off-campus trainings and boot camps. Each student who completes their program receives a netbook, mentoring and assistance finding internships. Read "CodeNow: A Champion Non-Profit" Learn more about CodeNow