Kent State University TRIO Upward Bound

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This Tuesday, we want to highlight the Eric Razo, one of our Academic Program Coordinators! He graduated with a bachelors degree in Adolescent to Young Adult Social Studies at the University of Akron. Eric has a strong passion for creating a real, tangible impact in the lives of students.

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Today, we want to encourage everyone to never give up on your dreams!

This , we want to highlight why TRIO Upward Bound Programs are so important. Low-income students are being left behind and with TRIO Upward Bound serving disadvantaged backgrounds it’s helping to provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention.

It’s, Spotlight Thursday!

Shout out to our Warren G Harding High School students for participating in an Engagement Day at TriYounity LLC in Warren, Ohio. TriYounity is a mindfulness and wellness center that hosted our students for meditation classes, yoga, massage chairs, and mindfulness sessions. 🙌

For this , we are calling faculty and staff to sign up to be a worksite this summer, helping mentor incoming students! 📚

If interested, make sure to fill out our quick interest form…

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This Tuesday, we want to highlight the great achievements of Arianah Warfield, one of our great Academic Program Coordinators. Swipe to learn about her advice to you!

WE’RE BACK…

After taking a hiatus from social media, we want to begin connecting with you all again. Starting this WEEK, we’ll be posting all the great work our students and leaders are doing in the community.

Make sure to find more information about our mission on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, our website, and more! Stay tuned for exciting updates.😜

We want to welcome our new Upward Bound Health Professions Graduate Assistant, TYANA DUKES.

She is a Kent State Upward Bound Health professions alumna & Ravenna High School graduate – Class of 2017. Additionally, Tyana is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor’s of Science major in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), and a minor in Nonprofit Studies. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in HDFS at Kent State.

Tyana states, “My goal is to assist in the holistic advancement of first-generation college students. I hope to help students develop skills and provide motivation to academic success. Upward Bound helped me in my academic success, and I hope to do the same with the next generation. Thank you for this opportunity, and I look forward to working with all of you!”

! Today's quote comes from award-winning actor Jamie Foxx!

Don't forget to join us TOMORROW from 10am-12pm for our Virtual Holiday Engagement Day! 🤩

Upward Bound Students: Join us this Saturday, December 11, from 10am-12pm for our Virtual Holiday Engagement Day! Contact your program staff for the registration link.

Upward Bound Students: Join us this Saturday, December 11, from 10am-12pm for our Virtual Holiday Engagement Day! Contact your program staff for the registration link.

We want to welcome Khalil Looney to our team. He serves as the Academic Program Coordinator for Kent State University’s Upward Bound Math Science program. Khalil is a first-generation college student from Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Barberton High School in 2016 and was a member of the Kent State TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program. He completed his undergraduate coursework in Pan-African Studies and Applied Conflict Management at Kent State in May of 2020, during which time he participated in TRIO Student Support Services and the TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement program. Khalil will earn his Master’s degree in Cultural Foundations in Education from Kent State on December 18.

Khalil looks forward to leading our weekly Path to College sessions, coordinating engagement days and our annual Summer Institute, and assisting each student in their journey to college. He can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected].

Join Kent State University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid virtually TONIGHT from 7-8pm as they explore the Financial Aid Process, including Senior Checklist and the Awarding Process.
Register at: https://apply.kent.edu/portal/ktu_student_financial_aid_events

! Today's quote comes from reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo!

If you signed up for the Virtual Financial Aid Night hosted by Kent State, just a reminder that the session will be tomorrow night from 7:00PM-8:30PM.

! Today's quote comes from the late Black Panther, 42, and Marshall actor Chadwick Boseman!

Kent State is hosting a Virtual Financial Aid Night session with a representative from the University Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid on December 1st from 7:00PM-8:30PM!
To register, please go to this link:
http://ow.ly/Jnuo50GUEaq

! Today's quote comes from Superman actor Christopher Reeve!

ATTENTION UPWARD BOUND PARENTS AND GUARDIANS!
There is a Family Workshop tonight at 7pm on Zoom. Please see the attached flyer for a QR code or click the link below to register:
http://ow.ly/IPjx50GQPW8

Do you have questions about completing your 2022-23 FAFSA? One Stop for Student Services is available to help! Sign up for a one-on-one virtual appointment, FAFSA in a FLASH. Learn more: http://ow.ly/rQSQ50GPkqf

ATTENTION UPWARD BOUND PARENTS AND GUARDIANS!
There is a Family Workshop this Thursday at 7pm on Zoom. Please see the attached flyer for a QR code or click the link below to register:
http://ow.ly/woNP50GOgec

ATTENTION UPWARD BOUND CLASSIC STUDENTS!

Do not forget to register for the HBCU College Fair and the Cleveland Cavaliers game by THIS WEDNESDAY!

If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. LaDarrius or Mrs. Maya!

! Today's quote comes from environmentalist Steve Irwin!

Celebrating our students on First-Generation Week!

For First-Generation Celebration Week, we will be highlighting students from our program. Darren from our Upward Bound Math Science Program talked about why being First-Generation is his super power!

For First-Generation Celebration Week, we will be highlighting students from our program. Danielle from our Upward Bound Health Professions Program talked about some things she has learned from Upward Bound!