Marquette University TRIO Alumni Association

04/07/2026

We’re calling on our TRIO alumni community — including EOP, Upward Bound, Talent Search, McNair, and all TRIO programs — to come back and pour into the next generation.
On July 10th, we will host our EOP Alumni Engagement Day at Marquette University.

We’re looking for alumni across career fields to serve as panelists and mentors, including:
Law, Justice & Public Service | Healthcare & STEM | Business & Entrepreneurship | Creative Careers | Trades & Skilled Professions

If you are a TRIO alum willing to share your story, insights, and advice — we want you in the room.
Your story matters. Your presence matters.

Interested in participating?
https://forms.office.com/r/sgUr07fnRQ



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03/03/2026

Every year, Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program serves 1,300 students — 1,000 middle and high school students in pre-college programs and 300 undergraduates on campus.

EOP is about more than access. It is about walking with students through cura personalis, caring for the whole person.

For many families, one graduate means the beginning of a new legacy.

This Give Marquette Day, help us keep doors open for the next generation.
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/28093/donations/new...
Give today. Share this message. Be part of the difference.



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Marquette University Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
Marquette University College Bound Scholars

Watch this short video to see the impact:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhN5BIHFfjg

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Marquette University serves 1,300 students total—1,000 pre-college and 300 undergraduates—through cura personali...

02/25/2026

Honored to share this National TRIO Week video from the Council for Opportunity in Education highlighting Dr. Arnold Mitchem, a leader who helped bring TRIO’s mission to life.

Dr. Mitchem began his TRIO journey at Marquette University, where he founded the Educational Opportunity Program. His legacy reminds us that awareness drives opportunity, and information sharing sustains progress.

We proudly salute and honor his impact on TRIO and generations of students nationwide.
🎥 [https://youtu.be/ucsBeXf0T4E?si=2iUTDNxEg2dZ2LU2](https://youtu.be/ucsBeXf0T4E?si=2iUTDNxEg2dZ2LU2)

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first National TRIO Day, a milestone that reminds us why our collective voice, visibility, and storytelling matte...

02/18/2026

Now Hiring: Upward Bound Counselor (EOP Pre-College Division)

Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is seeking a passionate, student-centered professional to serve as an Upward Bound Counselor within our Marquette University College Bound Scholars Division.

This role is ideal for someone committed to college access, mentoring, and educational equity—supporting income-eligible, first-generation, and underrepresented students across the full educational pipeline, from high school through college success.

🔹 Individualized academic advising & mentoring
🔹 Family, school, and community engagement
🔹 College readiness & postsecondary planning
🔹 Meaningful impact beyond the classroom

If you believe in meeting students where they are and helping them realize what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply here:
https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/24383

Please share with your networks and help us connect with educators and mentors who are ready to make a difference.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

02/18/2026

02/06/2026

This week, during Mission Week, I had the opportunity to reflect on the powerful message shared by Rick Dillon, member of the Board of Trustees at Marquette University, during the Act with Grace breakfast.

Rick’s remarks were a reminder that grace is not abstract—it’s lived. Through stories of family, faith, and personal transformation, he highlighted how community, perseverance, and authentic belief shape not only individual lives, but generations. His reflections on his father’s return to faith, the importance of staying committed to one’s calling, and the lasting impact of mentors and educators were deeply grounding.

He also spoke powerfully about access and belonging—how programs like the Educational Opportunity Program create a foundation, and how courage to step forward, build relationships, and fully engage opens the door to growth and leadership.

Mission Week continues to remind us that when we act with grace, we don’t just talk about values—we model them. And when grace meets opportunity, transformation follows.

Grateful for leadership that leads with purpose, humility, and conviction.

02/06/2026

What a powerful and meaningful visit to ERP 💙✨

We had the honor of welcoming Dr. Jasmine Zapata (Marquette University EOP Alumna, Class of 2009) back home to spend time with students—sharing her story, her journey, and her heart. From growing up in Milwaukee, to navigating loss and setbacks, to serving as a physician and statewide public health leader, her testimony reminded our students what’s possible with faith, perseverance, and community support.

Moments like this matter. Representation matters. Coming back to pour into the next generation matters.

Thank you, Dr. Zapata, for reminding our students that they can dream boldly, overcome obstacles, and become more than one thing—while still giving back to where it all started.

💙💛

01/13/2026

Marquette University College Bound Scholars Open House – Now Accepting Applications!

Are you a high school student interested in college access, academic support, and long-term success? Join us to learn more about Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science, TRIO programs designed to support students on the path to college.

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Marquette Hall, Room 100
🔗 Apply today:

• Upward Bound (Classic):
https://marquette-ub-pub.studentaccess.com/.../default...
• Upward Bound Math & Science:
https://marquetteubms-ub-pub.studentaccess.com/.../defaul...
Come learn how TRIO programs support college access, academic excellence, and future success.

Marquette University College Bound Scholars Open House – Now Accepting Applications!

Are you a high school student interested in college access, academic support, and long-term success? Join us to learn more about Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science, TRIO programs designed to support students on the path to college.

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Marquette Hall, Room 100

🔗 Apply today:
• Upward Bound (Classic):
https://marquette-ub-pub.studentaccess.com/appform/default.aspx?guid=d21f3fa2-a541-4def-bb75-255d8e7e951b

• Upward Bound Math & Science:
https://marquetteubms-ub-pub.studentaccess.com/appform/default.aspx?guid=d21f3fa3-d545-4def-bb86-255d8e7e951e

Come learn how TRIO programs support college access, academic excellence, and future success.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

We pause with heavy hearts, yet deep gratitude, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Brother Johnnie W. Tangle, Jr. 🕊️
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Brother Johnnie was a proud alumnus of the Marquette University Educational Opportunity Program, and his life reflected the very spirit of access, perseverance, and purpose that EOP stands for. He was a man of faith, character, and quiet strength—someone whose presence made others better simply by being himself.

As we share the details of his Homegoing Celebration, we ask our extended EOP family, friends, and community to cover his wife, family, and loved ones in prayer. Pray for comfort, peace, and strength during this tender season. Pray that the love he poured into others returns to them multiplied.

His legacy lives on in every life he touched, every role he carried—son of God, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, friend—and in the countless memories that will continue to speak long after this moment.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

May his memory be a blessing, and may his family feel the support of a community that will not walk alone.
🙏🏽💜

11/13/2025

🎓✨ Big congratulations to Mario Hamilton — a shining success story of the GEAR UP Program at Milwaukee Public Schools

From being a participant in GEAR UP, graduating from MPS, to now serving college-access students through the Marquette EOP SSS— Mario embodies the power of opportunity, mentorship & purpose.

And now the big news: MPS has secured a $23 million federal grant to expand support for nearly 30,000 students over the next 7 years via the GEAR UP initiative. This means more mentorship, early awareness for college, and life-changing possibilities for students across the city.

🔗 Read more about the grant and Mario’s story: https://www.wpr.org/news/mps-milwaukee-federal-grant-students-college

Let’s celebrate Mario’s success and the investment in our young people’s futures!

Milwaukee Public Schools received a $23 million grant from the federal government to help nearly 30,000 students attend college over the next seven years.