Please join University College staff in congratulating Assistant Director Dr. Shatoya Black on being named president-elect of Illinois’ TRIO chapter.
Dr. Shatoya Black named president-elect of Illinois TRIO chapter
Unit: TRIO Student Support Services
New podcast elevates voices of first-generation students at Illinois State
The newly launched First Generation Triumph Podcast’s purpose is to elevate the voices of first-generation students at Illinois State University by offering them a space to share their lived experiences.
First Gen Celebration 2021, November 1-5
The celebration honors First Generation Week, a campus-wide tribute to the contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.
First-Generation Triumph Podcast to launch September 7
The new First-Generation Triumph Podcast will focus on the social and culture capital that first-generation students bring to the college culture.
Federal grant will help TRIO students succeed
ISU’s TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) program will receive a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help more first-generation students graduate.
Help and hope available for students undecided on a major/career
Discover how Career Services assists students with identifying and exploring career paths.
First Generation Celebration: Hidden Figures–Power of LEGACY, November 2-6
The 2020 First Generation Celebration will be a campus-wide tribute to the often-unsung contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.
Federal grant helps with student success
The U.S. Department of Education announced that Illinois State University will receive a federal Student Support Services grant of $1,547,285 to help more students succeed in and graduate from college.
Redbird shares career suggestions for first-generation students
As the first in her family to attend college, a fellow first-generation student shares advice on how to be successful with your career and major exploration, and job search.
First Generation Celebration for all of campus, November 7-8
The entire campus community is invited to hear the stories and celebrate first generation students at the First Generation Celebration on November 7-8, hosted by the TRIO program in University College.
