Upward Bound

Jennifer Salazar-Sanchez

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...

Upward Bound students participate in the Upward Bound Scholars’ Bowl at the SAEOPP 2022 Regional Academic Competition at Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Upward Bound Students Compete in Regional Scholars' Bowl
Apr 13, 2022

Students from the Upward Bound Program at Appalachian State University recently competed in the 2022 NC TRIO Upward Bound Scholars...

Edgar Sandoval-Rodriguez

Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Four
Apr 5, 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. ...

Matt Ruble

Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Three
Mar 9, 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. ...

Tom Roberts, Upward Bound Biology Instructor

Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Two
Jan 5, 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. ...

Upward Bound STEM project

Upward Bound Student Participates in STEM Program & Meets with NC Governor
Dec 10, 2021

Upward Bound senior at Avery County High School, August Mendez, recently participated in a nationally recognized, regional, immersive, summer STE...

Kathleen Harb

Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part One
Nov 11, 2021

In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University. ...

Upward Bound students participate in a virtual Multicultural Appreciation Workshop with Central Carolina Community College students and staff.

High Country Students Hold Workshop to Celebrate Multiculturalism and Diversity
May 18, 2021

The Upward Bound Program at Appalachian State University in conjunction with Central Carolina Community College recently...

Gilberto Ramirez

Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Gilberto Ramirez
Oct 26, 2017

Math has always been a piece of cake for Gilberto Ramirez, a freshman at Appalachian State University studying actuarial science. He took demanding cl...

Abigail Luna

Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Abigail Luna
Oct 12, 2017

As she grew up, college was always a topic of conversation in Abigail Luna's house. Her parents, both immigrants, wanted her to have the opportunity t...