Fresno State’s TRIO Educational Talent Search program will host its annual graduation celebrations, honoring the outstanding achievements and resilience of its 152 graduating seniors at six high schools across the Valley:

  • Mendota High School – 7 p.m. May 1 at the school cafeteria.
  • Firebaugh High School – 6 p.m. May 5 at the school library.
  • Tulare Union High School – 6 p.m. May 7 at the school cafeteria.
  • Tulare Western High School – 6 p.m. May 8 at the school cafeteria.
  • Mission Oak High School – 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the school cafeteria.
  • Riverdale High School – 6 p.m. May 14 at the school cafeteria.

Each graduation ceremony will feature a keynote speaker and testimonials from two graduating students. 

TRIO Educational Talent Search serves nearly 700 first-generation and low-income students annually, providing academic advising, college preparation workshops, career exploration and financial aid assistance. The program aims to help students realize their educational dreams and break out of generational barriers. 

Graduates and program staff will be available for interviews upon request. For more information, contact Olga Nuñez, director, at nunezo@mail.fresnostate.edu or 559.545.8415.