ISU TRIO McNair Scholars Program
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ISU TRIO McNair Scholars Program
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We mentor first-generation, limited-income students for Ph.D. research-based programs across the US. The TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded TRIO grant program housed at Idaho State University.
Last Day to add/drop a class at Idaho State University!

Make sure you are happy with your course load, check in with your advisors, and make changes by the end of the day today!
September 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌟 Meet McNair Scholar Rafael Gonzalez! 🌟

🎓 Working on a BS in Health Science @ ISU
🔬 Researching diabetes care & barriers like insurance, culture, and age.
✨ Exploring pharmacy/med school & inspiring other Hispanic students to aim high!

#McNairScholars #ISU
September 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
As school starts this week check out these tips for a smooth back-to-school transition:

1. Make Yourself a Study Space
2. Get Organized
3. Take Advantage of Campus Resources
4. Give Yourself Grace
5. Prioritize Your Sleep
August 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Last week the McNair Scholars did their End of Summer Research symposium.

These six scholars shared their research with faculty, staff, and students at ISU and from Sonia Alverez from the Office of Research about the importance of doing research in all fields, like these students are.
August 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Check out our newsletter through our website.

www.isu.edu/trio/program...
August 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Join us this summer in doing Random Acts of Kindness. It's great way to improve your mental health!

We marked off "Lend someone a book you love (with a
note inside)"

Share your bingo card in the comments!

#mentalhealth #randomactsofkindness #bingo
#SummerVibes #TRIOworks
August 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Start your own project:

Personal Projects help you explore and develop skills needed in your career are a great, practical way to beef up your resume, and distinguish yourself from others by flexing your entrepreneurial muscle.

#Buildingtomorrow’sworkforce
August 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Join us in doing Random Acts of Kindness. A great way to improve your mental health is do something for others.

We marked off "Send a funny meme to someone" By sending one to you right now!

Share your bingo card in the comments!

#mentalhealth #randomactsofkindness #bingo #SummerVibes #TRIOworks
July 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Applications for the First Gen Fellowship open August 15th. This fellowship is designed to fund $1,000 to a first gen student experiencing financial hardship during their education. Reach out to Dr. Pascali for support or feedback on your submissions. Submit an application: www.firstgen.org/apply
FELLOWSHIP — First Gen Fund
www.firstgen.org
July 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This week ISU McNair Scholars are attending Boise State's Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research had the opportunity to meet with BSU and U of I McNair scholars, share a meal, and their experiences in college and McNair. Tune in next week to hear what some of our scholars learned while at ICUR.
July 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Here’s a clip of the latest episode of Let’s Talk TRIO featuring Dr. James Pascali our director. Listen to the full episode on the Podbean app or on your favorite podcast platform. Stream online at letstalktrio.podbean.com
Let’s Talk TRIO | Juan Rivas, Amelia Castañeda, John Russell
A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The pod...
letstalktrio.podbean.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Join us in doing Random Acts of Kindness. A great way to improve your mental health is to serve others so we are doing just that!

We marked off "Bring in coffee, tea, or snacks to share" Sharing tea and snacks!

Share your bingo card in the comments!

#mentalhealth #randomactsofkindness #TRIOworks
July 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Join us this summer doing Random Acts of Kindness. Improve your mental health by doing something for others with us!

We marked off "Pick your own service project" We volunteered at the NAACP's Juneteeth Celebration in Pocatello.

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June 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This weekend to celebrate the National TRIO Day of Service our TRIO Programs Volunteered at the NAACP’s Juneteeth Celebration.
June 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM