The history of TRIO is progressive. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act.
TRiO Pre-College Programs provide access and opportunities designed to increase secondary achievement and post-secondary enrollment through our Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science, and Veterans Upward Bound programs It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1968, Stud
01/18/2026
Our Upward Bound Math & Science students The University of Texas at Arlington had the honor of attending the Arlington MLK Gala — a powerful reminder that education, service, and leadership go hand in hand.
Our future is bright! ✨
Uta Ubms
12/05/2025
The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science program (UBMS) is excited to invite prospective students for a program on Saturday, December 13th at 10:30 am-1 pm.
The program is currently enrolling students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade for our ollege preparatory program this Fall. This event provides students from Cedar Hill Independent School District and DeSoto ISD to learn more, get questions answered, receive and complete an application. In addition, parent and students will experience first-hand what the program is about. will provide insights and opportunities for first-generation and low-income students and aid those who are underrepresented in STEM careers to realize their potential.
Signup / RSVP is required. Students and their parents who are interested in joining the program should attend and more information will be provided later. Use the QR code to sign up by Thursday, December 11th.
10/28/2025
🎓✨ Explore a Higher Education Campus with TRIO!
UTA TRIO Programs are excited to share about college tours of Tarrant County College (TCC) campuses! These tours are open to students ready to see their future up close.
🗓️ Tours Available: Tuesday–Thursday
⏰ Length: 1 hour
🌐 Format: In-person or online
🔗 Register here: https://tccdforms.tccd.edu/Forms/campus-tour
✨ Visit campuses across Tarrant County and find out which one feels like home.
-📍TCC Northeast Campus opened in 1968 and sits on 188 acres in Hurst/North Richland Hills!
-📍Experience learning with a view! TCC Northwest Campus (est. 1976) is set along Marine Creek Lake in north Fort Worth.
-📍 TCC South Campus (since 1967) – Programs in HVAC, Robotics, and Electronics ⚡
-📍 TCC Trinity River (opened 2009) – Downtown campus with scenic river views 🌉 and health care programs 💉
Right here in Arlington!
-📍TCC Southeast Campus (est. 1996) has grown to serve not only college students but also 4 early college high schools.
UT Arlington Upward Bound, UTA Veterans Upward Bound, TalentSearch Uta, UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |