Council for Opportunity in Education

Annual Conference

From Wednesday, September 8, through Saturday, September 11, 2027, COE will bring TRIO professionals, advocates, alumni, partners, and leaders from across the country together in Aurora, Colorado—just outside Denver—for the 2027 Annual Conference, against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

Terrance L. Hamm

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2026 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

July 1, 2026

Among this year’s honorees are a global marketing executive, a higher education leader, a finance executive, a nationally recognized communications strategist, and a former NFL player.
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