Upward Bound

Displaying 1 - 50 of 77 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 White passing: A blessing and a curse
Northern Iowan 118:41, p.7
Caleb Brothers describes his journey of self-discovery as a mixed person; photo.
2 John Deere + Classic Upward Bound = hope for the future
Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.24
A look at the work of the Upward Bound program and its influence on students' lives; photo.
3 UNI students volunteer time to community
Public Relations News Release 2008:616, p.1
Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for volunteer service rates. Three volunteer highlights from the College are listed, along with the most recent statistics of student community service.
4 UNI's Hylton receives Iowa Science Teachers 'Friend of Science' recognition
Public Relations News Release 2008:168, p.1
Latricia Hylton, math coordinator and former director for the Upward Bound Math and Science Center received the award which recognizes an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the Iowa Science Teachers Section.
5 Upward Bound Math and Science accepting applications for enrichment program
Public Relations News Release 2007:568, p.1
Fifty-eight students will be accepted into UNI's Upward Bound Math and Science summer enrichment program.
6 Five UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Center students presented at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Public Relations News Release 2007:567, p.1
The students presented research in the areas of nanoscience, engineering, plant biology, pharmaceutical science and alternative fuels.
7 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.2
Campus scenes; photo.
8 UNI Upward Bound Math & Science program prepares future college students for careers
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Each year, the Upward Bound program helps students enroll in post-secondary institutions and exposes students to careers in math and science.
9 Local high school students selected for Governor's Capitol Project
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Zachery Clark, Azline Nelson, and Kountiss Johnson, high school students in UNI's Classic Upward Bound program, were selected to participate in the Governor's Capitol Project.
10 UNI hosts Upward Bound summer programs
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Program is aimed at developing math and science skills for high school and college.
11 UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Students participating in the Upward Bound Math and Science program will spend six weeks on the UNI campus taking classes and going on field trips.
12 Program at UNI encourages women and minorities to pursue math and science
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Upward Bound Math and Science program lets students work with mentors in the field.
13 High school and university students to report research findings and UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Findings are displayed on campus at the Merck/American Association for the Advancement of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
14 Upward Bound gives students a 'leg up'
Northern Iowan 99:57, p.1
Low income high school students receive college prep classes at UNI to help prepare them for classes in the fall; photo.
15 UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants
Public Relations News Release 2002:287, p.1
Upward Bound Math and Science Program is intended to encourage high school students to enroll in post-secondary education in math or science.
16 UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants
Public Relations News Release 2001:303, p.1
The Upward Bound Math and Science Program at UNI is intended to encourages high school students to get a degree in math or science.
17 Program at UNI encourages women, minorities to pursue math/science
Public Relations News Release 2001:309, p.1
Reygan Freeney, the director of the Upward Bound Math and Science Program, hopes to encourage women and other underrepresented groups to pursue a career in math or science.
18 UNI Upward Bound is seeking applicants
Public Relations News Release 2000:263, p.1
Reygan Freeney claims that there is a shortage of people going into math and science professions.
19 UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants
Public Relations News Release 2000:232, p.1
Applicants are being accepted for the summer program.
20 Upward Bound director urges increased attention to high school requirements
Public Relations News Release 2000:26, p.1
UNI's Upward Bound program has a 100 percent high school completion rate and a 90 percent college placement rate.
21 Upward Bound gives students motivation
Northern Iowan 96:57, p.7
There are 194 students participating in this year's Upward Bound project.
22 Upward Bound Math and Science Program is soaring at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:441, p.1
For nearly one hundred high school students, the Upward Bound program at UNI assists them in getting to college.
23 Free tutoring for grades 6-12 offered Wednesdays through May 17 at University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE)
Public Relations News Release 1999:224, p.1
Area high school and middle school students can attend free tutoring sessions at UNI's Upward Bound offices in Waterloo.
24 Federal grant given to UNI program
Northern Iowan 96:29, p.2
UNI's Upward Bound Math and Science Program received a $1 million grant.
25 University of Northern Iowa Upward Bound Math and Science Program re-funded
Public Relations News Release 1999:179, p.1
Upward Bound Math and Science Program at UNI has received a four-year federal grant for $1 million.
26 Students receive an academic boost with Upward Bound
Public Relations News Release 1998:429, p.1
Upward Bound students have been staying on UNI's campus and taking college classes. Director of Upward Bound Mickey Johnson discusses the impact of the program.
27 Classic Upward Bound Parent Organization is sponsoring a teen dance, Saturday, Dec. 6
Public Relations News Release 1998:190, p.1
Classic Upward Bound Parent Organization is sponsoring a fundraising teen dance on Saturday, December 19, 8 p.m. to midnight, at Central Intermediate.
28 Up, up and away with Upward Bound
Northern Iowan 94:60, p.6
First generation low-income students attend Upward Bound to improve their lives; photo.
29 Students receive an academic boost with Upward Bound
Public Relations News Release 1997:393, p.1
The Upward Bound program at UNI is helping children from low-income families get a head start on college.
30 Awards/honors/services: Wilfred M. Johnson and Inez Murtha
Campus News Network 6:3, p.4
Wilfred M. Johnson and Inez Murtha received funding for Upward Bound grant.
31 Seeking to meet the institution's financial needs
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.325
UNI's relations with the General Assembly; rising costs for students and increased financial aid; the university begins to seek federal grants for various programs; photo.
32 Other major administrative, service, and curricular changes
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.234
The college adopts the semester plan to begin in summer, 1957; changes in student teaching supervision include resumption of work in Cedar Falls schools; institution of honors program and work with provisional students; photo.
33 UNI-CUE gives opportunities for disadvantaged students; eye on UNI
Northern Iowan 91:50, p.6
Center offers variety of programs and services.
34 Alumni profile: James Barron; appreciating the differences
Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.18
Biographical sketch of UNI alumnus and Polaroid executive James Barron; photo.
35 Metro area video game tournament being sponsored by University of Northern Iowa's Upward Program; begins Friday, April 23
Public Relations News Release 1992:555, p.1
Sites announced for Metro Area Video Game Tournament. The tournament is sponsored by the Upward Bound Parents Organization.
36 Richard A. Frye
Campus News Network 3:3, p.
Receives grant to support Upward Bound.
37 Inez Murtha
Campus News Network 3:3, p.
Receives grant for Upward Bound program.
38 Upward Bound brings out potential in high school students
Northern Iowan 88:62, p.3
Richard Frye talks about the positive effects of program.
39 University of Northern Iowa Educational Opportunity Programs win 29 percent funding increase for next three years.
Public Relations News Release 1991:9, p.1
Programs designed to aid disadvantaged students get a college education received a funding increase from the federal government.
40 Students from around U. S. attend University of Northern Iowa Upward Bound Science and Math Program
Public Relations News Release 1990:643, p.1
Students from four Midwestern states attend science and math program at UNI. Students listed.
41 Outstanding northeast high school students honored recently at TRIO Day at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:445, p.1
High school students recognized for academic achievement. These students participated in Upward Bound or Talent Search programs operated at UNI. Winners are listed.
42 "Money for college" financial aid workshops scheduled for Saturdays, sponsored by UNI-Cue
Public Relations News Release 1990:236, p.1
UNI-CUE sponsors financial aid workshops.
43 Upward Bound program
Campus News Network 1:7, p.4
Receives $110,000 for math and science education.
44 Upward Bound receives $110,000; one of thirty in nation
Northern Iowan 87:24, p.1
Grant will fund intensive math and science program in summer of 1991 for students in Region 7.
45 University of Northern Iowa Upward Bound program awarded $110,000 federal grant
Public Relations News Release 1990:182, p.1
UNI's Upward Bound program receives federal grant.
46 Parenting workshop set for November 3 at University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education
Public Relations News Release 1990:144, p.1
Workshop dealing with parenting in the '90s' held at UNI-CUE.
47 Area students invited to attend "the right choice" career workshop and talent show October 27 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:123, p.1
Workshop for high school and intermediate students held at UNI.
48 Upward Bound takes off
Northern Iowan 86:63, p.7
Sixty students participating in program.
49 "Career beginnings" students from Des Moines visit University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:624, p.1
"Career Beginnings" is a program for minority students, funded by Brandeis University with only 18 sites nationwide. It is designed to provide average high school juniors and seniors with career and higher education experiences.
50 Sunday ceremony to celebrate programs that guide disadvantaged to college success
Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1
A rally for disadvantaged and minority students is held in the State Capitol in tribute to the Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Special Services programs. Governor Terry Branstad and Waterloo Mayor Bernie McKinley commend the projects' efforts.