TRIO Student Support Services - UW-Oshkosh

05/15/2026

Join us in celebrating the incredible TRIO Student Support Services scholars graduating this Spring 2026 from University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh! We are so proud of all of you!

Your perseverance, leadership, and commitment to your goals have brought you to this milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. Please help us congratulate these amazing students as they take their next steps toward bright futures!

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05/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our End of Semester Celebration. We hope you all had a great time with us!

A special congratulations to all of TRIO SSS student who will be graduating this semester. We are so proud of all of you! This was also the last event that Lariisa attended, we are wishing her the best and appreciate everything she has done for us at TRIO!

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05/13/2026

Join us in celebrating Makayla Pade and her amazing journey!

Major: Psychology
Minor: African American Studies
Certificate: Behavioral Science

Makayla’s college experience is full of meaningful moments, but one stands out most: attending a UWO block party her sophomore year, where she met her now fiancé!

Advice to future TRIO SSS students:
“Go to the TRIO events and definitely reach out to your advisors. They are a great help!”

Highlights & Involvement:
• Active member of SOL (Student Organization of Latinos)
• Served on the SOL E-board
• Attended leadership events
• Expanded her academic journey with a minor and certificate along the way

Makayla made the most of her time at UWO by getting involved, building connections, and embracing new opportunities.

Congratulations, Makayla! We are wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

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05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners for our End of Semester Celebration!!

Sandy Yanez Velasquez
Sienna
Onyx Cihelka
Prabhjot Tiwana
Emma Pankow

Thank you to everyone who attended our last event this semester! We can't wait to see you all next school year and congratulations to those who have graduated this semester!!!

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05/11/2026

Help us celebrate Justice Cyr and his exciting accomplishments!

Major: Radio TV Film
Certificates: Multimedia Journalism, Coaching

Justice has already created unforgettable moments during his time at UWO. One of his favorites being the opportunity to call the first-ever volleyball national championship on campus!

Advice to future TRIO SSS students:
“Whatever you are doing, jump right into it, especially if your program is hands-on.”

Highlights & Involvement:
• Assistant Sports Director at 90.3 WRST
• Involved with Titan TV
• Aspiring sports broadcaster

Justice’s passion for storytelling and sports broadcasting is just getting started, and his future in the field is bright.

Congratulations, Justice! We can’t wait to see (and hear!) where your journey takes you next.

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05/10/2026

Join us in celebrating Destiny Boothe!

Major: Elementary & Middle School Education (4K–9)
Certificate: Math Teaching

Favorite Memory:
“The entire experience! Finding a group of people who continuously support me and care for me.”

Advice to Future TRIO SSS Students:
“Go to group, make the most of every moment, and lean on the people in the program. They will support you far past your first year!”

Accomplishments & Highlights:
• Accepted a teaching position for 5th grade in North Fond du Lac
• Dean’s List honoree
• TRIO SSS student employee
• Served as a TRIO SSS Learning Group Leader (FYE Leader) for 3 years

We’re so proud of you, Destiny, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the classroom!

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05/09/2026

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05/08/2026

Join us in celebrating Alondra Hester Rivas and her inspiring journey!

Major: Special Education Cross-Categorical (K–12)

Alondra’s college experience is a powerful reminder of what it means to persevere. One of her favorite memories came during her junior year after returning from studying abroad in Japan; Walking through a vibrant campus in September and, for the first time, truly feeling like she wasn't alone.

Advice to future TRIO SSS students:
“Take a chance. You don’t have to start perfectly, you just have to start.”

Her Story & Achievements:
Alondra began her college journey at 21, facing uncertainty as a first-generation student navigating financial, academic, and personal challenges. Through determination, family support, and campus resources like TRIO and the Lawton Grant, she found her path.

• Became a Community Advisor, helping support her college journey
• Earned Honor Roll recognition
• Studied abroad in Japan
• Graduating with honors
• First in her family to graduate from college

What’s next?
Alondra plans to return to Japan to work as an educator, continuing her passion for teaching and cultural connection.

Her journey is proof that beginnings don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. What matters is continuing forward.

Congratulations, Alondra! Your resilience, growth, and determination are truly inspiring.

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05/06/2026

Help us celebrate Emma Pankow and her incredible accomplishments!

Major: Social Work
Minor: Sociology
Certificates: Social Equity & Diversity, Women’s & Gender Studies

Emma’s journey has been filled with meaningful connections—one of her favorite memories was meeting one of her roommates through TRIO weekly meetings during her freshman year!

Advice to future TRIO SSS students:
“Give it your all and ask for help when you need it.”

Highlights & Achievements:
• Dean’s List & Honor Roll multiple times
• Interned with the Truancy Intervention Program
• President, UWO College Democrats
• Northeast Regional Director, College Democrats of Wisconsin

What’s next?
Emma will be continuing her education at UW–Madison, pursuing her Master of Social Work—an exciting step toward advancing her impact in the field.

Congratulations, Emma! Your leadership, dedication, and passion for helping others will take you far.

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05/06/2026

We have a special message to our upcoming graduates from our favorite motivational speaker, Ember!