In 2020, ÂÒÂ×С¿É°® and Pine Manor College signed an integration agreement that established The Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, featuring four components aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented and first-generation students:

The AcademyÌýis a two-part experience, which includes a Summer Enrichment Program for students in grades 8–12 and school year tutoring and mentoring.

Alumni Support isÌýan ongoing outreach initiative for graduates of the Academy and Messina College, featuring year-round mentoring and life/success coaching.

Mentoring and Academic Achievement isÌýthe home of several academic support programs at ÂÒÂ×С¿É°®, including the College Transition Program (CTP), Options Through Education (OTE), TRiO Student Support Services and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.

Messina College isÌýÂÒÂ×С¿É°®'s ninth school, offering a residential associate's degree program to first-generation and high financial need students.Ìý

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