University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff TRIO Upward Bound Program

🏡✨ 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!

🌧️☀️ Rain or shine, the journey begins today!

It may be a rainy summer day, but that won't stop the excitement—it's officially Move-In Day for our 2026 TRIO Upward Bound Summer Residential Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest residential scholars as they begin six weeks of academic enrichment, leadership development, college preparation, personal growth, and unforgettable memories. This summer will be filled with new friendships, exciting opportunities, and experiences that will help prepare our students for success in college and beyond.

To our students: Welcome home! We are excited to watch you learn, grow, and achieve great things this summer.

Let's make Summer 2026 one to remember! 💛💚

🎉 Congratulations to Laila Stocker on being accepted into the TRIO Upward Bound Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff! 🎉

We are excited to welcome you to the Upward Bound family and look forward to supporting you on your journey toward academic success, college readiness, leadership development, and future career goals. Your hard work, dedication, and potential have truly stood out, and we cannot wait to see all that you will accomplish.

Laila plans to pursue a career in Social Work, and we are proud to support her passion for helping and uplifting others through service and leadership. 💙

Welcome to a program designed to empower, inspire, and prepare students for higher education and lifelong success. The future is bright, Laila! 💛🖤

🎉 Happy Birthday to all of our amazing Upward Bound students celebrating birthdays in May! 🎂🥳

We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for being a valued part of the TRIO Upward Bound family. We are proud of each of you and excited to continue supporting your journey toward success.

Keep shining, dreaming big, and reaching for the stars! 🌟

Help us wish our May birthdays a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎁

🎓 Congratulations to our amazing TRIO Upward Bound graduates from Pine Bluff High School and Watson Chapel High School! 🎉

We celebrate your hard work, perseverance, dedication, and accomplishments. Your journey has not always been easy, but you continued to push forward with determination and excellence.
As you prepare to begin this next chapter, always remember that your Upward Bound family is proud of you and believes in your future. Continue to dream big, work hard, and make a positive impact wherever life takes you.

The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! ❤️💙💛

🎉 Please help us welcome Brayden Watson to the UAPB TRIO Upward Bound family! 🎉

Brayden joins the program with great enthusiasm, determination, and a strong vision for his future. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in Business, and we are excited to support him throughout his college readiness journey. 📚💼

TRIO Upward Bound is a federally fund to have Brayden as a part of our college-boundWelcome to the UB family, Brayden! 🚀💛

🎓✨ Thank You for an Amazing Workshop! ✨🎓

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible students and their support systems for participating in our Graduating Senior Workshop!

This session was filled with meaningful conversations centered around college preparation, senior reflections, and conflict resolution in the college environment—all critical tools to ensure our students are ready to transition successfully into their next chapter.

Your engagement, openness, and willingness to grow made this workshop impactful and inspiring. It truly takes a village, and we appreciate every parent, guardian, and supporter who continues to walk alongside our students on this journey.

We are proud of each of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish! 💙📚

🚨 We’re Hiring! Join UAPB TRIO Upward Bound! 🚨
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students?
Do you believe in the power of education to change futures?
Ready to inspire the next generation of college-bound leaders?
The UAPB TRIO Upward Bound Program is looking for enthusiastic educators and dedicated counselors to join our team for an impactful and rewarding experience!
✨ We’re seeking individuals who:
-Are committed to student success
-Bring energy, creativity, and innovation to learning
-Can mentor, motivate, and support high school students
-Believe in empowering first-generation and low-income students
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to change lives, build leaders, and be part of something bigger.

Greetings,

Due to inclement weather, the Saturday session is cancles. Scholars, please review the information presented during our virtual meeting.

If you have any questions, please email the program Director ([email protected]) from your Upward Bound gmail account.