University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff TRIO Upward Bound Program

09/05/2026

Greetings,

Parents and students please check your emails for important dates and information.

09/01/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, UPWARD BOUND SCHOLARS! 🎂🎉

The UAPB TRIO Upward Bound Program would like to wish all of our students celebrating a birthday this month a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳💙💛

We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. As you celebrate another year, remember to keep dreaming BIG, setting goals, and working toward the amazing future ahead of you! 🎓✨

We are proud to have you as part of our Upward Bound family and wish you many more years of success and happiness!

🎈 Happy Birthday, Scholars! 🎈

08/10/2026

Wishing all of our students celebrating a birthday a very Happy Birthday! We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, love, and wonderful memories. May this new year of life bring you continued success, growth, and many reasons to celebrate.

Enjoy your special day—you deserve it! 🎈🎁🥳

Happy Birthday from your UAPB TRIO Upward Bound family! 💛🖤

07/28/2026

🎉📚 The UAPB TRIO Upward Bound Program is excited to welcome you back! 📚🎉 Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 4PM-6PM.

Join us for our Back-to-School Event as we kick off another exciting year of learning, leadership, and college readiness!

🌟 Bring a friend who may be interested in becoming part of the UAPB TRIO Upward Bound family! Prospective students should be first-generation college students and/or meet low-income eligibility requirements to be considered for participation in the program.

Current Students
✅ Pick up your Back-to-School bag and snack
✅ Get ready for a successful new school year!
📋 Please bring any updated contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and parent/guardian contact information) so we can update our records and stay connected with you throughout the school year.

We can't wait to reconnect with our returning students and welcome new faces to the Upward Bound family!

📞 Questions? Contact the UAPB TRIO Upward Bound Office at (870) 575-8517.

07/15/2026

The bruises, long days, and hard work were all worth it! 💜💛
A heartfelt thank you to Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, and Rice University for providing such an incredible experience for our future leaders. Your warm hospitality, engaging campus tours, and commitment to higher education inspired our students to dream bigger and see themselves thriving in college.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of scholars and leaders. The impact of this experience will last far beyond this visit! 🎓✨

07/13/2026

A little Chester fun!

07/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the University of Houston for welcoming our UAPB TRIO Upward Bound students during our 2026 College Tour!

Your warm hospitality, engaging campus tour, and commitment to higher education gave our students an unforgettable experience. Seeing firsthand the opportunities available at the University of Houston inspired our scholars to dream bigger, ask meaningful questions, and envision themselves as future college students.

Experiences like these are invaluable in helping first-generation and college-bound students recognize that their goals are achievable. Thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders, scholars, and changemakers.
We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to future collaborations!

07/06/2026

✨ Tonight is the Night! ✨
Our talented UAPB TRIO Upward Bound students will take the stage to showcase their incredible gifts, creativity, and hard work during our 2026 Talent Show! 🎤🎭🎶

From singing and dancing to spoken word and other amazing performances, tonight is all about celebrating the unique talents of our students and the confidence they’ve developed throughout the summer.

We are so proud of each of them and can’t wait to cheer them on. Join us as we celebrate their dedication, courage, and creativity. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening!

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

🏡✨ Move-In Day Success! ✨🏡

Despite the rainy summer weather, our move-in day was a tremendous success! We are excited to officially welcome our new residential scholars to the 2026 UAPB TRIO Upward Bound Summer Residential Program.

Today marked the beginning of a life-changing journey filled with academic growth, leadership development, college preparation, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable experiences. Our students arrived with enthusiasm, excitement, and a readiness to make the most of this opportunity.

A special thank you to our parents, staff, counselors, and volunteers who helped make today’s move-in process smooth and successful. Your support and dedication are invaluable to our program’s success.

We are looking forward to an amazing summer of learning, discovery, and achievement. Let the journey begin!