Congresswoman Tenney Recognizes TRIO Program for Underserved Students at Utica University

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) last week recognized National TRIO Day and the TRIO program for underserved students at Utica University in a speech on the Floor of the House of Representatives.

TRIO is a federally-funded program that helps identify students from disadvantaged backgrounds and provides them with skills, training, and support needed to excel both academically and personally. Utica University operates a Student Support Services program on its campus, funded by TRIO grants.

A full video of Tenney's remarks is available here.

Thank you, Mister Speaker.

I rise today to recognize National TRIO Day, which recently took place on February 26.

National TRIO Day recognizes the vital support and assistance that students around the country receive through federally-funded TRIO programs. TRIO identifies students from disadvantaged backgrounds and provides them with the skills, training, and support to excel academically and personally.

This National TRIO Day, my team attended a TRIO Day Celebration at the newly renamed Utica University, a great institution in the heart of my district. Students who benefited from TRIO programs shared their experiences alongside faculty mentors and community members.

We are honored that in our community, Utica University operates a Student Support Services program that guides 140 low-income and first-generation students through their academic development. The program ensures students meet basic college requirements and successfully complete their post-secondary education. All of this is made possible by TRIO grants.

It is a privilege to see first-hand the positive impacts of the TRIO program in our community. And thank you to Utica University President, Laura Casamento, a friend, for her vision and leadership.

I strongly support TRIO’s mission, and I applaud my colleagues in this Chamber for their continued bipartisan support of this proven program.

Thank you, Mister Speaker, and I yield back.

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