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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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Programs

The purpose of the Upward Bound Program is to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of post-secondary education.

Upward Bound hosts events year-round.  Events include tutorials, academies, parent meetings, enrichment excursions, community service, and summer enrichment programs. In fact, tutoring and mentoring for our students is an integral part of the program. They provide the foundation to succeed in passing the college entrance exams (TSI, ACT and SAT).

Our summers are filled with activities as we expose our participants to the world around them. Students visit colleges and universities. Seniors begin their first Summer Session (Bridge) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

  • Brownsville Program
  • Edinburg Program

Cameron County Schools

The Upward Bound Brownsville projects serve the students of the following Cameron County schools:
  • Lopez Early College High School
  • Porter Early College High School
  • Rivera Early College High School

Apply Now

To apply for any of the Brownsville area projects, you can download an application form.

Apply Now - Brownsville Program

Academic Year 2022-2023 Calendars

Academic Year 2022-2023 calendars for each high school will be made available here soon.



Hidalgo County Schools

The Upward Bound Edinburg Program serves the students of the following Hidalgo County schools:
  • Edcouch-Elsa High School
  • J. Economedes High School
  • Mission High School

Summer Orientation Forms

UB Virtual Camps Forms

 

Academic Year Calendar

The Academic Year Calendar for 2022-2023 will be made availabe here soon.

 

Apply now

To apply for the Edinburg area program, you can download an application form.

Apply Now - Edinburg Program




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