About Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally funded program aimed to improve the graduation rates of high school students and increase the number of graduates who continue with post-secondary education. Upward Bound program primarily serves economically challenged families with students who are the first-generation to attend college.
The History of Upward Bound
Upward Bound is the oldest of a series of programs known as TRIO Programs, was created as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty”. Specific legislation for the program was initially authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and later moved to be included under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This legislation authorized the TRIO programs to provide educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance. Alaska was awarded the first Upward Bound project over 50 years ago!
Partners
UAF Upward Bound partners with entities to help serve it’s mission and provide students with the support they need on their academic journey.
UAF College of Engineering and Mines
College of Engineering and Mines (CEM) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been
educating engineering students since 1922. The Upward Bound project is located in
CEM Duckering 349.
UAF Makerspace
The UAF Makerspace provides students a place to create and innovate within the university
system and supports student education on cutting technologies.
Rural Student Services
Rural Student Services is committed to responding to student needs by providing quality
services to Native and rural students who expend positive effort in the pursuit of
higher education and its opportunities.
Student Support Center
Student Support Services goal is to strengthen student self-efficacy, resilience and
sense of belonging during their journey to graduation.