TRiO Upward Bound-Cambridge Campus

12/15/2025

It's that time of year again! Snow is falling and the air hurts our face. Speaking of faces, we miss yours! Please come spend some time with your TRIO Family (after the holidays) at Anoka Ramsey in Cambridge on Wednesday January 7th from 5pm-7pm. Please Rsvp using the link below so we can get an accurate count for food! See you all soon!
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12/11/2025

Check out what TRIO did last month! Our latest blog is out now — visit our brand-new website to read the full post and explore resources: https://sites.google.com/view/trioupwardboundcambridge/blog
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November 2025 Blog

12/10/2025

Hey Seniors! Ready to make your winter break productive? Our newest scholarship newsletter just dropped! Use the break to catch up on applications, find deadlines, and score money for college so you can ring in the new year ahead of the game. Have questions or want help applying? Talk with your advisor! We are happy to help!

08/19/2025

Here we go again! August was a quieter month for our TRIO Upward Bound program as we wrapped up summer activities and began preparing for the year ahead. Celebrating Our Students of the Year One of the highlights of the month was our special trip to iFLY with our Students of the Year. This experience pushed students outside their comfort zones, encouraged them to take on challenges, and reminded us all of the importance of trying something new....

Here we go again! August was a quieter month for our TRIO Upward Bound program as we wrapped up summer activities and began preparing for the year ahead. Celebrating Our Students of the Year One of…

08/19/2025

Come take a look at our jam-packed week 4 of the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program! Monday Monday was a great example of how TRIO Upward Bound blends real-world skills with fun, hands-on learning! In TRIO class, students took a close look at budgeting, using a personal worksheet to better understand how to manage their own money, a life skill they'll carry with them long after summer ends....

Come take a look at our jam-packed week 4 of the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program! Monday Monday was a great example of how TRIO Upward Bound blends real-world skills with fun, hands-on learning! I…

08/19/2025

We began our week Monday with a Trio class lesson on common college jargon. Our students were equipped to know the differences between private and public schools, what "for profit" vs. "not for profit" entails, and why accreditation is so important. On Tuesday we moved on from college knowledge and looked ahead to career pathways. Students were given a lesson on connecting majors and degrees to desired career pathways....

We began our week Monday with a Trio class lesson on common college jargon. Our students were equipped to know the differences between private and public schools, what “for profit” vs. …

08/14/2025

Meet our 2025-2026 TRIO Success Leaders!

08/01/2025

After completing the TRIO Upward Bound summer program, students were rewarded with an unforgettable 2025 Summer Trip! They explored two incredible college campuses—Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU Mankato) and the University of North Dakota—getting a firsthand look at college life and opportunities ahead. To start off our trip we fueled up with lunch from BoDiddley’s Deli in St. Cloud before hitting the road to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)!...

After completing the TRIO Upward Bound summer program, students were rewarded with an unforgettable 2025 Summer Trip! They explored two incredible college campuses—Minnesota State University, Manka…

07/22/2025

Where Did the Time Go? Next week, we’re off on our overnight trip! But before we go, let’s take a moment to recap Week 5 — our final academic week. EnglishWe wrapped up reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Students created playlist albums based on Charlie, the main character, featuring songs like Asleep by The Smiths and…...

Where Did the Time Go? Next week, we’re off on our overnight trip! But before we go, let’s take a moment to recap Week 5 — our final academic week. EnglishWe wrapped up reading The Perks of Be…

07/16/2025

Last week, we welcomed our Class of 2025 back for one final send-off before college! 🎓 We tackled last-minute financial aid questions, shared tips on building healthy relationships and setting boundaries with roommates, and discussed key strategies for managing life, budgeting, and mental health during the transition. To top it all off, we celebrated their incredible journey with mini golf and ice cream — cheers to all their past achievements and exciting futures ahead! 🌟⛳🍦

07/07/2025

Peek inside to see what our students were up to during the second week of our Summer Program! This week's TRIO curriculum was themed around career readiness with a focus on equipping students with marketable and entrepreneurial skills. For Monday's lesson, our students played a icebreaker game that served as an exercise to demonstrate the importance of networking. Afterwards, students were given a crash course on how a LinkedIn profile can serve as an important asset for career readiness and a convenient way to stay acquainted with classmates, supervisors, professors, etc....

Peek inside to see what our students were up to during the second week of our Summer Program! This week’s TRIO curriculum was themed around career readiness with a focus on equipping students…

06/23/2025

Starting Monday, June 16th, our Summer Program kicked off! Students from Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Mora, North Branch, Princeton, and St. Francis were welcomed to the Anoka Ramsey Community College—Cambridge Campus to get a head start on their studies for the upcoming school year. Each student is enrolled in English, Science, and Math classes designed to prepare them for next year’s challenges. Additionally, we are excited to introduce Mandarin, giving students the opportunity to become more familiar with a foreign language....

Starting Monday, June 16th, our Summer Program kicked off! Students from Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Mora, North Branch, Princeton, and St. Francis were welcomed to the Anoka Ramsey Community College…