TRIO SSS: Minot State University

04/09/2026

We wish to thank everyone who supported our Giving Day project!

Celeste Hauser
Lynda Bertsch
Anne Wolla Nordgaard
Jeanne Wolla
Matt & Heather Martin
Christopher Lozensky
Katy Port Allers
Jolene Nechiporenko
KateLynn Albers
Anonymous

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Two years ago, your generosity helped launch our Life Skills Learning Lab, empowering TRIO scholars to build healthy eating habits, support physical and mental wellness, and develop financial literacy—key goals of our federal grant. The lab’s success has exceeded expectations, and demand continu...

04/08/2026

This Giving Day, please help TRIO help our students! Your gift will be crucial to expanding our Life Skills Learning Lab!

Two years ago, your generosity helped launch our Life Skills Learning Lab, empowering TRIO scholars to build healthy eating habits, support physical and mental wellness, and develop financial literacy—key goals of our federal grant. The lab’s success has exceeded expectations, and demand continu...

04/08/2026

Look for TRIO Student Support Services!

03/30/2026

Don't be a fool! Join us on April Fool's Day for Collaborative Poetry! Attend in person or online at the link in the comments!

03/10/2026

Attention TRIO Scholars! Mark your calendar! Be unstoppable with this workshop on setting goals and holding yourself accountable to meet them!

03/06/2026

TRIO Scholar and Peer Mentor Emma Miltenberger enjoys an engrossing book on the TRIO Reading Island between shifts. Way to set a good example, Emma!

03/03/2026

TRIO Scholar Fateema Edwards enjoys a new book and a slice of San Pedro on our TRIO Reading Island!

02/27/2026

Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of National TRIO Day, and we are celebrating a day early! All MSU students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the fun in the TRIO Center! Enjoy cupcakes and conversation with TRIO students, staff, alumni, and supporters!

02/27/2026

Check out this Minot Daily News article on how TRIO helps MSU students go to school, stay in school, and graduate successfully!

The first semester of the average college student’s freshman year can involve a number of daunting situations in and out of the classroom, but some students at Minot State University are tapping into the resources and support provided by the university’s TRIO program. TRIO is funded through gran...

02/17/2026

Please help us congratulate TRIO Scholars Skye Shelmerdine, Kaylyn MacIver, and Madison VanDeventer for their accomplishments at the State DECA Conference!

Team USA aren't the only ones bringing home medals. Minot State DECA returns from the state conference in Fargo with six silver medals and two other top five finishes.

All of our students qualified to compete at the International Collegiate DECA Conference in Louisville, KY in April.

Kaylyn MacIver, Madilyn Schuck, and Skye Shelmerdine earned 2nd place in Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business

Madison VanDeventer took 2nd place in retail management

Gracie Thomas and Madison VanDeventer won second place in Advertising Campaign

Madilyn Schuck earned top 5 in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

Skye Shelmerdine took top 5 in Entrepreneurship Operations

L to R: Skye Shelmerdine, Madilyn Schuck, Kaylyn MacIver, Madison VanDeventer, Gracie Thomas

02/02/2026

Friday, Feb. 6 is National Bubble Gum Day--but we are celebrating all week! TRIO Scholars: Drop in for FREE Bubble Gum. Comment on this post with a pic of your best bubble!

Let's have some fun and not let school stress or winter blues burst our bubbles!