Upward Bound Orientation Brings CAP Collaboration Opportunity
Apr 10, 2024
Each Spring, newly accepted Upward Bound scholars and their families join current UB students at the annual Upward Bound Orientation. Graduating senio...
Upward Bound's Jessica Dale Finalist for 4 Under 40 Awards
Mar 12, 2024
College Access Partnership’s staff member Jessica Dale is recognized as a finalist for the 8th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awar...
Upward Bound Disc Golf Exploration
Oct 10, 2023
“My hope was that this would be an experience that they bring back home with them to encourage them to get outside and be active while playing a new...
TRIO Scholars Bowl 2023
Mar 31, 2023
Congratulations to the Appalachian State Upward Bound Scholars' Bowl teams that participated the in the NC TRIO State Student Initiative Com...
Upward Bound Lighting the Way
Mar 21, 2023
Upward Bound is doing good things, not only for the students they serve, but for families and the High Country Community as a whole. During the U...
Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Five
Oct 21, 2022
In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University. ...
Additional Funds Awarded to College Access Partnerships Grant Programs
Sep 14, 2022
Upward Bound and College Advising Corps recently received additional grant funding extending the duration of the programs. These funds will allow CAP ...
Upward Bound Student Featured in Local Art Installation
Jun 13, 2022
Alisa Cruz-Mendez, an intern of TOSS, is a STEAM advocate based in Morganton, NC. Alisa is a senior at Freedom High School, graduating with honors, an...
A conversation with CAP Student, Riley Hollars
May 31, 2022
Riley Hollars, a Watauga High School rising junior shares with us some recent, valuable accomplishments and opportunities helped made possible by Coll...
Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Salazar-Sanchez
May 1, 2022
What dreams for your life and career do you have?My dream has always been to attend medical school and eventually become a doctor, but for now, I will...