Overall, Upward Bound prepared many of these students for the college experience and it gave them hope that they too had an opportunity for college success.鈥 - Ricardo Romo, Upward Bound Participant, 1969-1970
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Upward Bound at the 新月直播听started in 1965. Since that date, over 2,000 students have successfully completed the program.听Upward Bound staff members track the progress of and maintain regular contact with graduates. Alumni give back to the program by tutoring, mentoring current students, speaking at program workshops, working and tutors and resident advisors during the summer program,听and providing support for the program in a number of ways. Alumni of Upward Bound at the 新月直播 are encouraged to reach out to our Director, Jes煤s Maldonado, if you are interested in getting involved with the program.听 You can also use this .听听
55th Anniversary Celebration
On February 1, 2020,听over 170 UB alumni, students, friends, and former and current staff came together to celebrate the Legacy of 新月直播 Upward Bound. During the program, the 新月直播 UB Advocate Medallion was presented to Dr. Marguerite ArchieHudson, founding Director, and Dennis Collins, former Dean of Students and 新月直播 Trustee, who helped bring the program to 新月直播.
It was a great opportunity for alumni to come back to 新月直播听to rekindle old friendships, share stories, and see how much the program has grown in 55 years. Current 新月直播 UB students were also in attendance and the opportunity to sharpen their business etiquette and networking skills.
Overall the event听was a great opportunity to reconnect and celebrate the success of 新月直播 Upward Bound and the students they have served. TRIO WORKS!