Texas TRIO Association

Past-President Bacon 🙌

Another fantastic podcast session completed. I had the great opportunity to interview Al Bacon, a TRIO champion hailing from Houston.

Listen to Al’s episode in September 2026 when the podcast returns for season 8. Catch all past and future episodes of Let’s Talk TRIO on the Podbean app or your favorite podcast platform.

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SWASAP - Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs

Texas TRIO Association

Join the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) for an engaging Lunch & Learn session titled “From Hill to Home – Advocacy Continued.” This virtual professional development event will focus on sustaining advocacy efforts that create meaningful impact for students and communities beyond policy conversations and into everyday practice.

Presented by Dr. Darica Simon Baptiste , participants will gain insight into effective advocacy strategies, community engagement, and leadership approaches that strengthen TRIO and student support initiatives.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Cost: Free for SWASAP Members | $50 for Non-Members
Registration: swasap.wildapricot.org
This session is designed to inspire collaboration, strengthen advocacy efforts, and empower professionals committed to transforming student outcomes and communities.

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