Hampton University News August 1, 2023 The U.S. Department of Education announced that the Hampton University Upward Bound Program has been awarded $1,487,995 from 2022 to 2027 to plan, develop and carry out community-based services for students in overcoming economic obstacles. The program has completed the first year of another five-year grant cycle and held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the academic achievements, college acceptances, and scholarship awards of 17 program participants of An Achievable Dream, Denbigh, Heritage, Warwick and Phoebus High Schools. "The goal is to increase the number of students who enroll in and graduate from college," said Dr. Barbara Inman, Vice President for Administrative Services. "This program is in concert with the new strategic plan to increase community outreach and engagement." It provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Since 2017 Hampton University Upward Bound has served over 200 Scholars with a 99% high school graduation rate where over 70% of graduates have enrolled in post-secondary educational institutions. "These results have implications for significant increases in lifetime earnings which affect community and economic development in the Hampton Roads area," said Dean of Student Achievement, Mr. Mikael Davis. Upward Bound participants excelled despite challenges presented because of the Covid crisis. "We have worked to draw out their unique talents as we share Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams' belief that, '. . . people do best in organizations where they feel valued, where they feel empowered, and where they feel that what they do makes a difference,'" said Upward Bound Director, Dr. Gregg Suzanne Ferguson. During the summer, the program operates a six-week Summer Academy on the university campus. For more information, about the Upward Bound program at Hampton University, visit: Upward Bound - Home - HU Office of Student Affairs (hamptonu.edu)<https://home.hamptonu.edu/student-affairs/upward-bound-home/> Hampton University Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education. For more than 150 years, it has been dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. It emphasizes a scientific and professional curriculum with a strong liberal arts undergirding. In carrying out its mission, the University requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality. A historically black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism. The University serves students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton's mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, the faculty is engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner. Visit www.hamptonu.edu<http://www.hamptonu.edu> LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:image001.png@01D9C6E5.F5C6B0B0] [cid:image002.png@01D9C6E5.F5C6B0B0] [cid:image003.png@01D9C6E5.F5C6B0B0] [cid:image004.png@01D9C6E5.F5C6B0B0] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image005.gif@01D9C9DB.9BFCD840]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image006.gif@01D9C9DB.9BFCD840] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image007.png@01D9C9DB.9BFCD840] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01D9C9DB.9BFCD840] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>