Who We Are Now
The TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley serve approximately 130 students in grades 9th-12th from 6 different high schools including: Donna, Weslaco East, Weslaco, Harlingen South, Harlingen High and San Benito High Schools. The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the Math and Science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science profession. Upward Bound Math and Science serves: high school students from low-income families; and/or high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.
Each year, our program is accountable for meeting specific performance outcomes. This helps guarantee our students success!
In 2020-2021, 100% of non-seniors were promoted to the next grade level.
In 2020-2021, 100% of high school seniors graduated from secondary education.
In 2020-2021, 97% of college ready participants enrolled in post-secondary education programs.
In 2021, 60% of former participants (2015 graduates) earned college degrees within six years of high school graduation.
“Upward Bound Math and Science is so caring to help me determine a path toward college and life, yet here I am, continuously progressing to my goals, one step at a time.”
Thiffany Yeupell,
UBMS Graduate
“Being a part of UBMS it feeds me with valuable information about what to expect when being a college student and helps me with college admission requirements. The UBMS staff members are always behind you supporting you as well as putting pressure on you in order to be a better student”
Bryan Manzanares,
UBMS Graduate