TRIO celebrates three major anniversaries

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This year marks major anniversaries for three of TRIO’s best-known programs’ arrival in Minnesota—50 years of Upward Bound, 40 years of Student Support Services, and 25 years of McNair Scholars. On September 22, TRIO celebrated these Minnesota milestones with a gala held at TCF Bank Stadium, where 400 gathered to honor TRIO’s dedication to equity in higher education access with awards, entertainment, and stories from TRIO staff, students, and alumni.

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Those recognized with awards included TRIO Achievers Joyce M. Bell, Courtney Bell, Maisue Xiong Thao, and Lois Vosika-Weir, all alumnae of U of M TRIO programs. Program leaders Bruce and Sharyn Schelske, who served the University for more than 40 years, were honored with the TRIO Legacy Award, and Congressman Keith Ellison received the TRIO Champion Award for his efforts to increase program funding at state and national levels.

Read more about the TRIO milestones on the Vision 2020 Blog.

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