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Sculpting Success together

In alignment with the University, the UTRGV Upward Bound Program's mission is to aid its participants in sculpting a successful future supported by a strong academic foundation. Through comprehensive programming, academic, cultural and diverse experiences and opportunities, participants will become contributing and competitive members of society. "We must open the doors of opportunity. But we must also equip our people to walk through those doors." - Lyndon B. Johnson

Program Components Students sitting around a desk The Upward Bound Program serves students during the school year and include a Summer Component during the months of June-July.
Exemplary Students / Alumni Picture of UB alumni Abigail Alfaro Former Upward Bound Student Abigail Alfaro was featured in UTRGV's Profiles in Excellence. She shares her experience in Upward Bound, Abriendo...
Scholarship Recipients Scholarship Recipients One thing that Upward Bound students are really good at is getting scholarships. Click on the link below to see just a small sample of our scholarship...

Contact Us

Juana Llanas
Director
UB Brownsville
Email: juana.llanas@utrgv.edu 
Phone: 956-882-3846

Petra Lopez-Vaquera
Director
UB Edinburg
Email: petra.lopezvaquera@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2596

Anadelia Garcia
Director
UB Lyford / Raymondvile
Email: anadelia.garcia01@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-7275

Eddie Armendariz
Director
UB Rio Hondo / Port Isabel
Email: eddie.armendariz01@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-6570

Cindy Silva
Director
UB Rio Grande City / La Grulla
Email: cindy.silva01@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3617

 

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Who We Are Now

The UTRGV Upward Bound programs serve selected schools in Cameron and Hidalgo counties. We provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages.

Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students.

Additionally, programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.

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