Trio Programs

Educational Talent Search

If you would like an application to be in our Talent Search program, email Mindy Daniels or call 870-230-5599.

Talent Search is a college preparatory program designed to encourage students in grades 6-12 to complete high school, enter college and complete postsecondary education. Talent Search students are prepared for the rigors of higher education with an emphasis on personal development, academic advising, career planning, and financial literacy through monthly workshops provided at each school.

Talent Search is a federal TRIO program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.

Talent Search staff work with students from the following schools and districts:

  • Arkadelphia School District
  • Bauxite High School
  • Bismarck School District
  • Gurdon School District
  • Malvern School District
  • Murfreesboro High School

Services

  • Monthly workshops during school hours
  • College visits
  • Summer enrichment activities (middle school STEM Camp and high school “College Hop”)
  • Tutoring (upon request)
  • ACT preparation
  • Academic Assistance
  • Career Planning
  • College Admissions Assistance
  • Financial Aid Advising

Contact

Talent Search
Henderson State University
1100 Henderson Street
McBrien Hall, Suite 137
HSU Box 7574
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone: 870-230-5599

Staff

Stephanie Hebert, Talent Search Grant Director
McBrien 135
870-230-5605
heberts@hsu.edu

Tricia Wempe, Education Specialist/Counselor
McBrien 139
870-230-5309
wempet@hsu.edu

Christina Murphy, Education Specialist/Counselor
McBrien 136
870-230-5601
murphyc@hsu.edu

Mindy Daniels, Project Coordinator
McBrien 141
870-230-5599
danielm@hsu.edu