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Upward Bound Programs are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Please find your high school below to access the application.
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Upward Bound/UBMS in the news
The art of Ben Aleck honors career of indigenous Numu (Northern Paiute) artist and educator
Aleck, a former University of Nevada, Reno Upward Bound program participant, talks about his art, Nevada and the opening of his exhibition at the Nevada Museum of Art
University of Nevada, Reno receives First-gen Forward Advisory Institution designation
National honor recognizes commitment to first-generation student success
USAC scholarships help students from underrepresented groups study abroad
First-generation college student scholarships also part of study abroad effort
The three Upward Bound grants and the Upward Bound Math Science grant are funded through the U.S. Department of Education at a cumulative $1,168,911 annually. Collectively, the four programs annually serve 246 LIFG students at eight target high schools in Washoe and Lyon counties.
Diversity, equity and inclusion statement for the First-Generation Student Center
Federally funded TRIO programs supporting the academic success of first-generation and income-qualified students originate from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s unconditional war on poverty legislation. All programs administered by the First-Generation Student Center at the University of Nevada, Reno actively support a diverse and inclusive campus culture. We acknowledge that diversity in all of its forms makes for a stronger and healthier University.
Records retention policy
View the records retention policy for the First Generation Student Center.