@ Truman State University
Of Interest:
Campus Day
April 14, 2010
New student testing April 24, 2010
by Nellie J
The UB Purpose
Over 900 Upward Bound Programs nationwide assist qualifying high school students in building the skills and motivation necessary for college success. Upward Bound does this by providing students with academic skill development, tutoring, college/career assistance and social/cultural exposure through a year-round support program for senior high school students.
The Success Story
Approximately 90% of the Truman State University Upward Bound graduates attend college! Approximately 50% of these students persist to college graduation.