#TRIOWorks
Up next on the Let's Talk TRIO podcast:

The TRIO Staff from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Tune in on Friday, October 23rd.

Listen on your favorite podcast app!

#TRIOworks #TRIOjourney
October 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Four episodes in and more on the way! Listen to Let's Talk TRIO on your favorite podcast platform.

Pictured (starting top left going clockwise): Daphnis Schmidt, Alejandra Lopez Nestor, Chelsea Blanchard, and Al Bacon.

#TRIOworks #TRIOjourney
October 18, 2026 at 2:47 AM
My next guest on the Let's Talk TRIO podcast is a TRIO alum. Listen to Daphnis Schmidt's incredible journey! #TRIOworks #TRIOalumni #TRIOjourney
October 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
On the next episode of Let's Talk TRIO, I interview a TRIO legend. Al Bacon joins me for a discussion of the importance of TRIO programs. Tune in on Friday, October 9th via the Podbean app or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎙️ #TRIOworks
October 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
On the next episode of Let's Talk TRIO we feature Alejandra Lopez Nestor, TRIO Alumna and advocate. This episode drops on Friday, October 2nd. Listen to this episode on the Podbean app or anywhere you get your podcasts. #TRIOworks #TRIOjourney
September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Let's Talk TRIO returns for Season 8! Our first episode features TRIO Alum and Graduate of Idaho State University: Chelsea Blanchard! Listen as Chelsea shares her TRIO journey. Tune in on the Podbean app or anywhere you get your podcasts. #TRIOworks
September 25, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Attending #COEAC2026 today?
Be sure to add our session to your schedule today:

📘 Elevating Success Through a First-Gen Student Success Lens: Why It Matters Now
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Aqua Salon 300
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #FirstGenForward #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We're excited to be exhibiting this week at the 2026 Council for Opportunity in Education Annual Conference in San Diego! Stop by Booth #505
📅 September 16–19, 2026
📍 San Diego, California
We look forward to seeing you there!
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #HigherEd #CelebrateFirstGen
September 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We're excited to announce that FirstGen Forward will be exhibiting at the 2026 COE Conference in San Diego! If you're attending, stop by Booth #505 to meet our team!
📅 Sept 16–19, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #HigherEducation #CollegeAccess #StudentSuccess
September 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast returns on Friday, September 4th. #podcasting #TRIOworks
August 29, 2026 at 4:10 AM
"Tomorrow on @GMA: a national spotlight on TRIO -- programs that open doors for first-gen and low-income students. Tune in and help amplify why #TRIOWorks and why we must #ProtectTRIO."
September 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Last day of the NASPA conference. Learning great ways to support our first-generation students through college. What a great community of people! ❤️ #NASPA2025 #TRIOWORKS!
June 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Over 8,000 Hoosiers use the federal TRIO programs every year to help them go to and stay in college. The program focuses on students from low-income backgrounds and first-generation students, but the Trump administration says TRIO is outdated.
‘I barely knew what majors were.’ Why Trump wants to cut the TRIO college-access program.
Over 8,000 Hoosiers use the federal TRIO programs every year to help them go to and stay in college. The program focuses on students from low-income backgrounds and first-generation students, but the Trump administration says TRIO is outdated.
bit.ly
June 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"Changing from one administration to another always has its challenges."

Two former senior appointees discuss how the U.S. Department of Education advanced education for underrepresented students. #trioworks
March 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Department of Education has requested ZERO dollars for FY 26 for the #trio programs. Yay. #trioworks
June 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I was proud to share words of encouragement to our future leaders today at the TRIO Upward Bound Graduation Celebration. All of the seniors will be heading to college and I look forward to seeing what’s next for all of them. #TRIOWorks
May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Fresh off the Press! Here is this Month's McNair Scholars newsletter. Check and see what our fabulous students are working on and accomplishing. :) #TRIOWorks

myemail.constantcontact.com/Rolling-Stra...
Rolling Straight into Summer
Email from Idaho State University Find out what McNair Scholars are doing this summer!   Welcome to the ISU McNair Scholars Newsletter What to expect from this Newsletter? Each month, you’ll receive
myemail.constantcontact.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Trump Administration is calling to eliminate of the Federal TRIO Programs. I was a TRIO student who grew up in poverty, who found safety and opportunity in these programs. Please help support us by filling out this contact form to your members of Congress. #TRIOWorks
www.congressweb.com/CFOE/15
Contact Congress Now: Sample Message to Members of Congress Support the Federal TRIO Programs
With the Trump Administration calling for the elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs,it is critical our federal lawmakers hear from our community TODAY. Using the form below, you can send messages d...
www.congressweb.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hi everyone! I'm a Trio advisor supporting students first-gen, low-income, and/or disabled students.
Late dxd AuDHD, w/fibro, trying to figure out who I am outside of my diagnosed. Spoonie pagan, perpetually exhausted.
#Trioworks #AuDHD #Spoonie
November 20, 2024 at 11:07 PM
The June 4th Full Committee Hearing made it clear: proposed cuts to TRIO, GEAR UP, Pell, and Work Study threaten vital student support at @UNLV—impacting over 3,000 first-gen, low-income students. Watch the full hearing: www.youtube.com/live/HwRs-Ep... #FundHigherEd #UNLV #TRIOworks
Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education
YouTube video by House Committee on Education & Workforce
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
TRIO works! For all of us.

TRIO is about college access; giving students the support and opportunity to earn a degree and build a future with options.

We are proud of the UB, SSS, and McNair scholars and alumni from UWW, your impact is real.

#TRIOWorks #CollegeAccess
April 28, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Thank you to all for supporting TRIO programs! #TRIOworks
September 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Calling all South Division HS students! Stop by the UWW UB table TODAY & TOMORROW from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to join a program that supports your academic and career goals! 💜

#uwwprecollege #UpwardBound #TRIOworks #CollegeBound #SouthDivision
August 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
June 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Fun Fact: TRIO programs offer access to tutoring, mentoring, and financial literacy giving students the tools they need to thrive in school and in life! #TRIOworks 🎓
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM