Mr. Antonio Stephens, Director of the Office of TRIO Programs, returned from the National TRIO Conference held in Washington, DC, and on Monday, September 11, he was given the Walter O. Mason Award.

The Walter O. Mason Award is the highest honor given by the Council for Opportunity in Education to recognize individuals for outstanding contributions to college opportunity programs and the advancement of educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.

Walter O. Mason is credited as one of the creators of the Federal TRIO programs, and this prestigious award is the highest national honor given by the Council for Opportunity in Education for distinguished service and leadership.

Saint Augustine’s University would like to extend congratulations to, Mr. Antonio Stephens.