TRIO Outstanding Student of the Year Spring 2026: Roxanne Camia

We are proud to recognize Roxanne Camia as the TRIO Outstanding Student of the Year!

Roxanne exemplifies the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence that TRIO strives to foster in its students. Throughout her time in the program, she took full advantage of TRIO services and demonstrated a strong commitment to her academic and personal success.

As a TRIO student, Roxanne distinguished herself through her academic achievement, active participation in TRIO activities and events, and commitment to supporting the success of her peers. She persevered through challenges while remaining focused on achieving her educational goals.

Roxanne was a TRIO Grant Award Scholarship recipient, honoring her dedication and continued commitment to higher education.

Roxanne successfully earned her associate degree and has taken the next important step in her educational journey by transferring to San José State University to continue her studies.

Congratulations, Roxanne, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you achieve at San José State University. Your TRIO family is cheering you on every step of the way!

Each year TRIO staff review the roster of TRIO participants who are receiving an associate degree and transferring to a four-year institution of higher education. From this list, one or two recipients are selected for the TRIO  “Outstanding Student of the Year” award.

Recipients of this award are those students who have taken full advantage of TRIO services and meet the following criteria:

• Academic excellence (a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average)
• Persevere in the face of tremendous emotional and financial challenges to continue their education
• Exceptional ability in guiding the academic and/or professional growth of their peers while promoting student success
• Strong participation in TRIO SSS sponsored activities and events
• Graduating with associate degree and transferring to a four-year institution of higher education

The award is presented at the annual "TRIO End of the Year Celebration" in May.