FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
The U of A has been awarded $9 million over five years to continue and significantly expand three TRIO Talent Search programs that help students prepare for, enter and complete postsecondary education.
The five-year federal investment will nearly double the number of middle and high school students served annually.
The university received notification of the awards from the offices of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, U.S. Senator Tom Cottonand U.S. Senator John Boozman on Aug. 26, 2026. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Beginning with the new grant cycle, the three programs...