KU TRIO McNair Scholars Program

KU TRIO McNair Scholars Program McNair Scholars Program is a University of Kansas project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Program, funded by the U.S. It is one of 185 Ronald E.

Department of Education as one of the TRIO programs, was established at the University of Kansas in October 1992. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Programs nationwide, designed to help ensure that the next generation of American faculty members represents the diversity of our society at large by preparing students from groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral s

tudy. The Scholars represent a variety of disciplines (e.g. the humanities, the sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and education), but all share a common desire to pursue a doctoral degree. Participants are low-income, first generation (neither parent/guardian has received a bachelor's degree) undergraduate students -OR- undergraduate students from groups currently underrepresented in graduate education (African American, Native American, Hispanic).


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We are looking forward to the start of the semester and seeing you all back on campus! Remember! You can reach out to us...
08/04/2025

We are looking forward to the start of the semester and seeing you all back on campus!

Remember! You can reach out to us whenever with any questions! We are here for you!

https://mcnair.ku.edu/contact

And that's the last of the scholars who presented their research at the 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium!G...
07/30/2025

And that's the last of the scholars who presented their research at the 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium!

Great job and congratulations on completing your summer research internship! We are already looking forward to next year's cohort. 😊

More of our amazing McNair Scholars presenting their research at last week's 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Sympos...
07/29/2025

More of our amazing McNair Scholars presenting their research at last week's 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium!

(And there's still even more to come!)

Let's give a hand to some of the McNair Scholars that presented their research at the McNair Summer Research Symposium y...
07/25/2025

Let's give a hand to some of the McNair Scholars that presented their research at the McNair Summer Research Symposium yesterday!

Amazing job! 👏👏👏

That's a wrap on the 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium!The McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium is an ...
07/24/2025

That's a wrap on the 2025 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium!

The McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate scholars to present the work they have been doing as part of their summer research internships.

We are so proud of each student's hard work and commitment. Congratulations to all of you for a job well done!

(Be on the lookout for scholar highlights in the coming days!)

Earlier this year, McNair Scholars took a trip to Washington D.C. to learn about U.S. history, participate in the civic ...
07/10/2025

Earlier this year, McNair Scholars took a trip to Washington D.C. to learn about U.S. history, participate in the civic process, and tour local universities.

“I think it's important for other students to be exposed to trips like this so that they can see their potential and open up the barriers in their mind. This trip was a dream come true, and I hope other McNair students get to experience what I experienced.”

KU TRIO McNair Scholars Tour Washington D.C., Connect with Leaders and Alumni Tue, 05/20/2025 author Alicia Marksberry Share Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter KU TRIO McNair Scholars traveled to Washington D.C. earlier this spring for an educational five-day trip wh...

06/26/2025
Congratulations to TRIO McNair Scholar Bilhah Bengi for receiving an Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2025 Undergra...
05/15/2025

Congratulations to TRIO McNair Scholar Bilhah Bengi for receiving an Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

Bilhah's presentation was titled "Environmental Policies Review on Black Maternal Mortality and Morbidity."

Congratulations, Bilhah! What an amazing accomplishment!

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