As we round out July, we are joining TRIO/SSS programs across the country in sharing incredible success stories that show the vital impact these programs have on students and communities. 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒓. 𝑬𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔-𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 🩺 "From receiving services as a student, to mentoring students as a tutor, TRIO provided me with skills that I continue to use today." #BecauseofTRIO, Emma went from being a concurrent student at CSC to pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at OU Health Sciences Center. As a first-generation Cherokee Nation citizen, Emma found her path through Connors State College TRiO SSS. The program gave her the foundation for extraordinary success: ✨ 4.0 GPA at both Connors State & University of Oklahoma ✨ Graduated Summa Cum Laude ✨ Phi Theta Kappa & Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies ✨ Chair of OU's Student Transfer Leadership Board ✨ Professional tutor helping other TRIO students succeed #BecauseofTRIO, first-generation students like Emma don't just achieve their dreams - they help others achieve theirs too. #TRIOworks #CherokeeNation #OKHigherEdWorks (fb)

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