On Sunday, May 3rd, CeO’s 2026 Spring Graduate Celebration was successfully held at the beautiful Park Hotel on the Square, with 180 attendees. The morning was filled with excitement, pride, and heartfelt moments as graduates were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, and achievements. Family, friends, and supporters shared in the joy of this memorable occasion, …
CeO’s impact on UW-Madison stretches over three decades and has built an amazing legacy of alumni, scholars, and staff. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Education is taking actions that could fundamentally dismantle TRIO programs—including CeO. The DoE’s proposed changes will redirect a program built on college access and student success toward a narrowly defined workforce …
Nai’Taija Williams McMorris is a valued CeO Scholar, Lead Peer Navigator, and BSN student pursuing a future in health care. Through her work with CeO, her leadership in the Black Student Nursing Association, and her involvement on the board of For The Femmes, Nai’Taija continues to show a deep commitment to supporting students and building …
For Diego Cisneros, medicine has always been personal. Long before he became a medical student at UCLA, his understanding of healthcare was shaped by his family’s experience as immigrants from Mexico and the fear that often came with seeking medical care. Growing up, Diego saw how concerns around documentation status, cost, and trust in the …