Upward Bound is a college preparation and access program for eligible high school students in grades 9-12. Funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Arkansas’ Upward Bound 1, Upward Bound 2, and Upward Bound Math and Science programs provide an array of academic and support services designed to prepare students for entry into higher education and successful completion of a college degree.

Sophomore Summer Orientation, 2025

UB in the News

Upward Bound students have been featured in the following news articles:

"Upward Bound Connects Underrepresented Students to Campus and Higher Education." University of Arkansas News. September 27, 2024.

"University of Arkansas Upward Bound Students Shine at National STEM Conference." University of Arkansas News. May 14, 2024.

About the Photo

Four Upward Bound seniors (pictured left to right: Angel Torres, Gabby LeBlanc, Khamla Moua, and Vianca Trejo) conducted research at the University of Arkansas Membrane Science, Engineering, and Technology Center (MAST Center) during the 2024 Upward Bound Summer Academy. This immersive research experience was made possible through a National Science Foundation grant and partnership between Upward Bound and Dr. Ranil Wickramasinghe, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the MAST Center.