Upward Bound at WVSU

10/20/2026

09/28/2026

✨ Motivational Monday ✨

“My dreams were bigger than the fear.” — Viola Davis

Viola Davis, known for How to Get Away with Murder and The Help, is a former TRIO Upward Bound student. Her story is a reminder that fear does not have to stop you from going after the future you want.

Dream big, work hard, and keep moving forward. 💙

StudentSuccess

09/22/2026

🎓✨ Calling All WVSU Upward Bound Alumni! ✨🎓

Where are you now? We’d love to hear from you! 💛🖤

We’re launching a weekly Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight to celebrate our former students and all of the amazing things they are doing after Upward Bound.

Whether you’re attending college, building your career, serving in the military, pursuing an advanced degree, starting a business, or following another path, we want to celebrate YOU! 🌟

📲 Scan the QR code or complete our Alumni Spotlight form to share your story and be considered for an upcoming feature.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdspUNfThBfVRebKdOJxbWovY6UrXdmd94fA0gTKsXiz_Zmmg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
And don’t forget to tag or share this with other Upward Bound alumni!

WhereAreTheyNow

08/31/2026

Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity—create it. 💙 Every application, scholarship, good grade, and goal gets you one step closer.

06/18/2026

Learning all day, rolling all night! 🛼 After a full day of classes, our Upward Bound students had the opportunity to unwind, have fun, and enjoy some time together at the skating rink.

06/12/2026

Today, our students stepped into the role of scientists and healthcare professionals as they dissected sheep hearts in anatomy class. 🫀🔬 Experiences like these build confidence, spark curiosity, and inspire future career paths.