Congratulations!

  • Upward Bound would like to congratulate Rebecca Ash and Nakiyah McGee for being inducted into BETA Club at Western Hills High School this semester.
  • Upward Bound would like to congratulate Danielle Agee for being nominated by Ms. Covington for her improved effort in class for the month of September. Lakyn Miller, was nominated by Mr. Johnson for excellence and unselfishness by tutoring in French. Anigius McIntyre, was nominated by Mrs. Cordier for showing kindness and compassion toward his teacher.

Celebrating 50 Years

Do You Know Some People That Upward Bound Has Assisted? Who Is Oprah?

Oprah Winfrey Biography: Life Story and Success (Taken from: http://www.therichest.com/expensive-lifestyle/entertainment/oprah-winfreybiography-life-story-and-success/)

Oprah attended Lincoln High School, where she was successful with the Upward Bound Program. This led to acceptance at the Nicolet High School, which was a wealthy school in the suburbs. She was teased and ridiculed by classmates because of her poverty, which prompted her to steal from her mother. She used the money to go out with classmates and appear as though she wasn't as poor.

UPWARD BOUND PARENTS

Do you or someone you know work for Kentucky State Government?

Reduced Tuition for State Employees

at Kentucky State University

Proposal by President Burse an attempt to boost enrollment and make up for huge budget shortfall BY BRENT SCHANDING Published: December 5, 2014 9:49AM State Journal

Kentucky State University President, Raymond Burse, says the university will unveil a tuition-reduction plan for state government workers that could boost enrollment on camp

Upward Bound Students Reason to “Succeed” while in High School: Scholarships

The Academic Scholarship Program at Kentucky State University is designed to recognize and reward students who have exemplified academic excellence. Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office to entering students who have not completed a bachelor's degree program. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and many are renewable for subsequent semesters. For more information on Academic Scholarships offered to incoming KSU students, please click on Academic Scholarships or view the Admissions webpage. Scholarship awards are based upon a number of criteria including cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) composite ACT or SAT scores and acceptance into the university.

Ayana David-Jacobs - Upward Bound Academic Counselor

Society says the odds are against you, but you are more than a conqueror!

Bachelor's degree completion rates by first-generation and low-income status

Attained Bachelor's DegreeStill EnrolledDropped Out
Low-income, first-generation10.9%16.1%46.8%
Low-income, not first-generation24.1%16.5%40.8%
Not low income, first-generation24.9%15.5%37.9%
Not low-income and not first-generation54.0%13.4%23.3%
PCF27.1%69.8%3.1%
  • http://www.peninsulacollegefund.org/our-impact/impact-data/
  1. When reading the statistics for first generation and low income Students, it can look very discouraging. However, I'm not discouraged, I'm encouraged and excited! Why excited? Why encouraged? Because "you are somebody special and you can do ALL things, if you put your mind to it and apply yourself!!" 3. Upward Bound – Take advantage of the resources, workshops, college trips and cultural events that Upward Bound offers. Continue to check your email and mail for Upward Bound updates, scholarship and opportunities.

Below are techniques that can help our students to overcome:

  1. Parental Support – Get involved in your child’s academics! Checking their grades, contact their teachers, make sure they are involved in clubs and organizations, make sure they are studying for the ACT/SAT or other standardized Test, and making sure they are completing homework and class assignments.
  2. Encourage them- Build your child up. Speak positive words over them and to them. For example, “You can achieve a 21 and above on the ACT.” “I know you can obtain a 3.0 GPA and above.” 3. Upward Bound – Take advantage of the resources, workshops, college trips and cultural events that Upward Bound offers. Continue to check your email and mail for Upward Bound updates, scholarship and opportunities.
  3. Community Outreach- Look for community mentoring programs to enroll your child in, so they can receive positive enrichment from an outside source. In addition, allow your child to enroll in community service projects, of which will afford them an opportunity to give back to their community.
  4. Expect the Best- Always expect the best from your child! Setting high expectations shows your child that you have faith in them and they are more than capable to be successful academically.

Upward Bound Welcomes the New President of KSU

Raymond M. Burse was named the 14th president of Kentucky State University on October 24, 2014, after serving as Interim President since July 1, 2014.

A native of Hopkinsville, Ky., Burse has a long record of achievement in academics, athletics and community service. As president of KSU, from 1982 to 1989, he oversaw record enrollment, more than $60 million in capital improvements and significant enhancements in the academic and financial operations of the institution, including the establishment of the Whitney M. Young College of Leadership Studies.

We would also like to “thank” President Burse for speaking at our 50 Year Celebration on December 6th, 2014.