ISU TRIO

We know —these programs have long been vital in supporting and low-income students. Despite their proven success, these programs face potential federal budget cuts, threatening the support systems many students rely on. Dr. Stephanie J. Bannister, vice president of the FirstGen Forward Network, emphasizes that TRIO's impact extends beyond data; it cultivates resilience and empowerment. Read about 's support for the preservation and strengthening of TRIO programs in this month's at bit.ly/Advocate_June25.

Rising seniors from Fort Dodge, Perry, Hampton-Dumont, Marshalltown, and South Tama enjoyed their trip to Chicago last week. Activities included visiting the The Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, Wrigley Field, the Sky Deck at Willis Tower, Lincoln Park Zoo, and an architectural tour of Chicago. Students also got to tour Coe College in Cedar Rapids and DePaul Univeristy Lincoln Park Campus.

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Our newsletters contain book recommendations from TRIO staff. Current ISU TRIO and Upward Bound students can receive their own new copy of these books every quarter, for FREE!

Don’t miss out on this great read- sign up by March 29th.

I want a free copy of the book, A House on Mango Street