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UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE

Cal State LA first received an Upward Bound grant in 1980 and established a program serving Pasadena schools. The grant has been renewed and additional grant funding has been awarded since then, allowing the Cal State LA program to grow. Upward Bound at Cal State LA now serves approximately 325 students annually through the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science programs offered to public schools in Pasadena and Los Angeles.

Mission
The UB program strives to instill the importance and value of postsecondary education in its participants through a rigorous academic program and caring staff. Our goal is to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

Philosophy
We are in Upward Bound because we care about ourselves and for each other. We see this program as an exceptional opportunity to develop our potential and we intend to take full advantage of it. The spirit of Upward Bound is that of friendship, cooperation, respect and support for each other. It is also a spirit of honesty, dedication, and learning. This is our program. We are Upward Bound. If all of us do our best, then all of us will succeed.

TRIO History & Cal State LA Upward Bound Programs

TRIO HISTORY

1964

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was implemented in response to Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty.
This act led to the establishment of an experimental program called Upward Bound.

1965-1968

The Higher Education Act of 1965 was implemented.
This act led to the establishment of the Educational Talent Search in 1965 and the Special Services for Disadvantaged Students (later known as Student Support Services) in 1968.
These two programs with Upward Bound became TRIO.

1969-1990

Educational Opportunity Centers and Veterans Upward Bound were added in 1972.
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program was established 1986.
Upward Bound Math/Science started in 1990.

Cal State LA Upward Bound Programs

1980

Upward Bound, Pasadena

Established 1980

Cal State LA Upward Bound Program, received funding to serve the Pasadena area.
Upward Bound began to serve four high schools and to serve a total of 114 students.
- Blair High School
- Marshall Fundamental
- John Muir High School
- Pasadena High School

1990

Upward Bound, Los Angeles

Established 1990

Cal State LA Upward Bound Program, received funding to serve the Los Angeles area.
Cal State LA Upward Bound began to serve 2 high schools and to serve a total of 78 students.
- Garfield High School
- Wilson High School

1999

Upward Bound Math/Science, Pasadena

Established 1999

Cal State LA Upward Bound received funding for an additional grant to serve 68 students in the Pasadena area.
Upward Bound Math/Science Program began to serve four high schools and to serve a total of 68 students.
- Blair High School
- Marshall Fundamental
- John Muir High School
- Pasadena High School

2007

Upward Bound Math/Science, Los Angeles

Established 2007

Cal State LA Upward Bound Math/Science Program, received funding to serve the Los Angeles area.
Cal State LA Upward Bound Math/Science Program began to serve 2 high schools and to serve a total of 65 students.
- Garfield High School
- Wilson High School

2022

Cal State LA Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science Programs were refunded to serve students until 2027.
Cal State LA Upward Bound Programs was refunded to serve Garfield High School and Wilson High School in LAUSD; Blair High School, Marshall Fundamental School, John Muir High School, and Pasadena High School in PUSD.

NOW

Cal State LA Upward Bound Programs has more than 500 alumni.
Program alumni have attended various higher education institutions throughout the United States: Cal State LA, CSUN, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly SLO, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UCM, UCR, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Occidental College, Mount St. Mary's, Dartmouth College, Clark Atlanta, Hobart & William Smith Colleges and many more.
Many program alumni have returned to their communities to serve as advocates and mentors to young students.