Ronald McNair Program at ETSU

Week 1 of the McNair Scholars Program was a success!

Our newest cohort has been busy learning about the expectations of the program while also building meaningful connections with one another. From mini golf (including Deziree's very first time on the course!) to teamwork challenges like spaghetti tower building, scholars have been developing rapport, collaboration skills, and a strong sense of community.

This week, we also explored our individual strengths and discussed how those strengths contribute to the success of the group as a whole. We kicked off the week with a visit to Bucky's Closet through Career Services, and we have many more exciting experiences planned throughout the summer.

We're looking forward to watching this cohort continue to grow, learn, and thrive together!

Congratulations to Allison Monroe as she embarks on her next academic journey! We are proud to share that Allison has been accepted into the Clinical Psychology PhD program at East Tennessee State University. We wish her continued success as she takes this exciting next step toward her future career.

Bittersweet news from our team today. Our social media manager, Jerri Young, will be stepping away from posting as he has officially completed the APS requirements and is on track to graduate next fall.

We’re incredibly proud of the work he’s done behind the scenes and the creativity and consistency he’s brought to our online presence. While we’ll miss his voice on our platforms, we’re even more excited to see him take this next step in his journey. We'll miss you, Jerri!

We want to take a moment to celebrate Suzi Peter on her recent graduation! Suzi graduated this spring from ETSU with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Congratulations, Suzi!

Earlier this month, we celebrated our most recent scholars with a special closing event honoring our interns and mentors for an incredible year of growth and dedication. We also proudly inducted our interns into the National TRIO Alumni Association and the TN TRIO Alumni Association, marking their continued journey in the TRIO community. Congratulations to all! 🎓

Last but not least, help us in welcoming Amy Epperly to the McNair program! Amy majored in anthropology, biology, pre-vet, pre-health, and chemical laboratory technology from Northeast State Community College. She will be transferring to ETSU this fall to study anthropology. Welcome, Amy!

Let’s give a warm welcome to Sarah Ratliff, a Psychology major at the University of Virginia at Wise! We’re so excited to see the energy and perspective you’ll bring to this cohort.

Please join us in welcoming Ayoub Hrirou, a Psychology major at ETSU! We’re looking forward to getting to know you and supporting your goals this summer.

Meet Bryar Pedersen, a microbiology major, who is ready to take the next step toward graduate study. We’re excited to be part of your journey!

Introducing Tré Kennison, a dedicated psychology major. We’re excited to support your research, growth, and future aspirations this summer!