Graduating/Continuing Graduates RSVP - 2026 Achieve & Uplift Celebration!
On Wednesday, April 29th, the Graduate School will host our annual Achieve & Uplift, an evening of inspiration and celebration for both graduating and continuing Community of Scholars Program (COSP) Scholars. 

Achieve & Uplift honors COSP Graduates as they recognize their mentors and share wisdom with fellow scholars. The event will feature the COSP Scholar's Walk, showcasing scholars' achievements, cultural performances and a banquet style dinner in the Mississippi Room in Coffman Union. Let’s celebrate, reflect, and grow together! 

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Doors open: 4:30 PM
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Mississippi Room, 3rd floor, Coffman Memorial Union

RSVP DETAILS
🎓 Any COSP Scholar anticipating graduation in year 2026 (any semester) that RSVPS will be recognized as a graduate at this event. Graduates are encouraged to invite family, friends, and mentors (faculty, staff, or community members) who have supported their journey.

🎓 Each graduate will receive a graduation stole (if you cannot attend, we will mail the stole) and have the opportunity to share brief remarks (1-2 minutes) on stage—everyone’s favorite part of the event! Use this time to introduce yourself, express gratitude, or share words of encouragement. The floor is yours!

🎓ALL COSP SCHOLARS (not just graduates) who RSVP have an opportunity to receive their own personal achievement poster.
Priority RSVP deadline for COSP Scholar Walk Poster: Wednesday, April 1st
Please RSVP by Friday, April 17th
RSVPs after April 1st are not guaranteed a physical display of their achievement poster or a listing in the event program.

Dress code: We encourage everyone to wear their cultural regalia, graduation attire, business casual, or whatever makes you feel celebratory in this multicultural celebration.

Refreshments and catered dinner will be provided!

Want to see what to expect? Check out the Achieve & Uplift 2022 video here: YouTube Link.

We look forward to celebrating with you! 

COSP programs, events, and resources are open to all UMN Twin Cities & Duluth domestic graduate students, and center the intersectional experiences of domestic BIPOC students whose identities have been historically excluded in research-based graduate education.
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