Annual Conference 2023
COE’s 2023 Annual Conference took place September 10-13 in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hilton.
For college access professionals, attending the annual conference was an investment in professional development that will provide more impactful leverage for programs and participants. The conference featured discussions on new trends in college access and retention and connects college leaders to proven best practices that will improve local colleges. Professionals came to the annual conference to hear new ideas, meet new colleagues, and generate renewed energy. The agenda was filled with information to help college access professionals and students become more competitive professionally and personally.
Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference
September 11, 2023
COE’s Incoming President Highlights TRIO’s Resilience and Future at Annual Conference
September 12, 2023
Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards
September 12, 2023
2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni
September 13, 2023
$42 for 42 Years of Service Campaign
A Celebration in Honor of the retirement of Maureen Hoyler
In honor of Maureen Hoyler’s remarkable 42 years of service, the Council for Opportunity in Education invites you to participate in our special fundraising campaign. Help us recognize the retirement of our esteemed President and leave a lasting impact on the future of educational equity for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities. Your generous $42 donation will help us continue her legacy, supporting the education and dreams of those who need it most. You may donate using the link below or download the paper form here.
The President and First Lady of Palau Recognized with the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award from the Council for Opportunity in Education
September 12, 2023
Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts
September 13, 2023
From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey
September 13, 2023
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