The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will host its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Harton Theater on the University campus. The event will honor 38 graduating seniors representing seven high schools across Southwest Arkansas. Among these students, 27 will participate in the program’s… Read More
SAU Upward Bound to hold senior recognition and awards ceremony on May 4
The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will hold its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Harton Theater on the University campus. A total of 19 graduates from seven southwest Arkansas schools will be recognized. Thirteen of our graduates will participate in the Upward Bound Bridge… Read More
Scholar-activists, Fletcher twins, to speak at SAU Upward Bound graduation
The Upward Bound program at Southern Arkansas University will hold its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. in Harton Theatre. Guest speakers will be Tina L. Fletcher and Dr. Trina L. Fletcher – entrepreneurs, scholar-activists and the owners of Fletcher Education Solutions, an education consulting firm. Born… Read More
SAU’s Upward Bound presents “If the Shoe Fits, Buy It” on July 12
Southern Arkansas University’s Upward Bound program will present the play, “If the Shoe Fits, Buy It,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Harton Theatre. The play is written by Michelle Raskey and directed by Larry Dunn, director of choral activities for the Magnolia School District. In this comedic spin on the classic tale, we… Read More
Upward Bound long-time ‘stepping stone’ to college graduation
Upward Bound is a federally-funded program for low income and/or first-generation college-bound high school students. Carla Williamson, Upward Bound director, said the program has been successful at bringing students to Southern Arkansas University. “It’s one of the first programs under the umbrella of TRIO,” Williamson said. “It came from President Johnson in 1964; he wanted… Read More
SAU Upward Bound to host annual Gospel Concert June 21
SAU UB in USDA Summer Food Service Program
The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University is participating in the Summer Food Service Program as a closed site, open only to Upward Bound participants. Meals will be provided to eligible students free of charge. (To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or nonresidential camp, children must meet the income guidelines… Read More
SAU Upward Bound present Oz musical
The Upward Bound program at Southern Arkansas University will present a musical production, “The Magical Land of Oz,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2015, in Harton Theater. This family-friendly comedy will keep you in stitches throughout the play. The public is cordially invited to travel to “The Magical Land of Oz” with the… Read More
Upward Bound providing free summer meals for youth
Updated June 23, 2015 – The Southern Arkansas University Upward Bound program is having meals provided by the U.S.D.A. Summer Food Service Program. The SAU site has been clarified by the U.S.D.A. as a closed site, meaning only participants in the SAU Upward Bound programs will be provided meals. It was previously released in May… Read More
SAU Upward Bound hosts graduation on May 2
The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will hold its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at SAU’s Harton Theatre. A total of 28 graduates from eight Southwest Arkansas schools will be recognized. Graduates include: Arkansas High: Vicki Allen, LaVentry Easte, and ThaQuisha Youngblood; Blevins High: … Read More
