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For over three decades, Dr. Steve Wilbers has played a pivotal role in shaping the writing skills and academic success of UMN TRIO McNair Scholars, leaving an indelible mark on the program and its participants. The University of Minnesota TRIO McNair Scholars Program proudly celebrates Dr. Steve Wilbers, a nationally recognized keynote speaker, speech coach, and award-winning author. Over the course of four decades, Dr. Wilbers has provided on-site training and seminars in ef

As we move through this week and the second week of the spring semester, many members of our University and broader community continue to experience heightened anxiety and uncertainty in response to recent events that have unsettled students, staff, and families across the Twin Cities. Amid continued safety concerns, the stability of our institutions, and the well-being of those we serve and work alongside, we must pause, acknowledge these realities, and reaffirm our shared c

Dear University of Minnesota McNair Alumni and Community Partners-- January 13, 2026 Introducing the University of Minnesota TRIO McNair Scholars Communication Hub The most enduring legacy of the University of Minnesota (UMN) TRIO McNair Scholars Program is not its longevity, funding history, success, or institutional continuity—it is the remarkable McNair Scholars themselves. Over the past 35 years, UMN McNair Scholars have pursued rigorous research, advanced knowledge acros