Access | Achievement | Success
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 …
Chee Yang joined the Center for Educational Opportunity in October 2025 as an academic advisor, bringing a strong background in legal studies, public policy, and public affairs. Chee centers cultural competence and trust-based advising to support students’ strengths, goals, and lived experiences.