ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
Opening Doors, Changing Lives: The Transformative Power of Education
This premier gathering brings TRIO leaders, educators, and advocates together to exchange best practices, engage in dynamic discussions, and explore innovative strategies that propel student success. With six professional development strands, this year’s conference will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to elevate your impact and empower the next generation of first-generation and low-income students.
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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2025 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients
These five TRIO alumni whose journeys from first-generation and low-income beginnings to leaders in aviation, health justice, mechanical engineering, the arts, and professional sports remind us that access to higher education transforms lives and communities. Read how Beverly Black, Frankie Cordero, Natalia Giraldo-Santiago, Richard LaDouceur, and Leticia Silva are transforming their communities and inspiring the next generation.
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