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Honoring Our Legacy, Inspiring Our Future
For 50 years, EOA has advanced educational access and success for first-generation, low-income students and professionals across the Midwest. Explore our milestones and hear the voices that shaped our story.
1975
MAEOPP is officially founded.
1976
First Annual MAEOPP Conference is held.
1980s
Membership expands across 10 states.
1990
Strong advocacy for TRIO reauthorization.
1995
20th Anniversary and new initiatives launched.
2000s
MAEOPP gains presence in national education policy.
2010
Renamed to Education Opportunity Association (EOA).
2015
40th Anniversary with strategic planning and leadership.
2020
Virtual programming begins during the pandemic.
2025
50th Anniversary! Celebrating EOA's impact.
Voices of EOA
“EOA helped me find my voice and become a leader in my field.”
– TRIO Alum, 1999
“This organization gave me the confidence to advocate for others.”
– Former Staff
Share Your EOA Story
Were you impacted by EOA or TRIO? We invite you to share your memories and help us build a collective history for the next 50 years.
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