Texarkana College Will Celebrate 40th Annual National TRIO Day, Honoring Student Achievement and Educational Opportunity

Texarkana College will join colleges and universities nationwide in celebrating the 40th annual National TRIO Day on Friday, February 27, 2026, recognizing the impact of the Federal TRIO Programs and honoring the achievements of first-generation, income-eligible students, students with disabilities, and veterans pursuing higher education.

Event Details
What: National TRIO Day College Transfer Networking Event
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Where: Math Building, Room 15, Texarkana College- 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, TX
Cost: Free to attend | Lunch provided

Hosted by Texarkana College’s Educational Opportunity Center, Student Support Services, and Talent Search programs, the event will focus on college transfer opportunities. Attendees can meet representatives from several colleges and universities, gather transfer information, and learn about available academic pathways and support services.

Established by Congress in 1986, National TRIO Day highlights the importance of educational access, academic persistence, and college opportunity. The Federal TRIO Programs, created under the Higher Education Act, are designed to remove barriers to postsecondary education and promote student success.

“TRIO students are scholars, problem-solvers, community builders, and current and future leaders,” said Dr. Tonja Mackey, Dean of Library and Learning Support. “National TRIO Day allows us to celebrate their accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to providing the support and resources students need to achieve their academic and career goals.”

Texarkana College serves 1,861 students annually through its Educational Opportunity Center, Student Support Services, and Talent Search programs. These TRIO programs provide academic guidance, tutoring, advising, mentoring, college readiness services, financial aid support, and career development. Nationally, TRIO serves more than 800,000 individuals each year, including middle school, high school, and college students, adult learners, veterans, and graduate scholars.

For more information about Texarkana College’s National TRIO Day event or TRIO services on campus, visit https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/student-life/student-support/academic-support-outreach-trio/ or contact Lee Williams at lee.williams@texarkanacollege.edu.