GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Detroit

06/09/2026

Help us congratulate Bryce Wilson (UPA) and Heaven Tillman (UPAD) on being selected as their school's Brightest and Best by WXYZ Channel 7.

Only one senior gets chosen for this prestigious honor per school — and Bryce and Heaven both earned it through dedication, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to education.

With a GPA over 4.0, both of our scholars continue to set the bar high and lead by example.

We are so proud of them and all that they've accomplished. This recognition is well-deserved and only the beginning of what’s to come.

06/02/2026

On Sunday, May 24, Grand Valley State University TRIO Upward Bound Detroit proudly celebrated our 4th Annual Academic Year Celebration at the Michigan Central NewLab building. Our scholars had an outstanding year filled with accomplishments, including earning an impressive average GPA of 3.4.

A special thank you to Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority CEO Clarinda Barnett-Harrison for serving as our keynote speaker and sharing such an inspiring message with our scholars and families.

We are also incredibly grateful to Michigan Central for hosting our celebration at the NewLab building.

Another huge thank you to Detroit College Access Network for generously providing Amazon gift cards for our celebration raffle.

To all of our community partners who support us throughout the year, we sincerely appreciate your collaboration. Helping students pursue their dreams of attending college takes strong partnerships and a united community effort!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Big birthday shoutout to our GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Detroit Scholars with June Birthdays! 🥳🎂We hope your special day is filled with good vibes, laughter, and all the cake you can handle! Keep shining and showing the world what UB is all about!

05/28/2026

Join us for the GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Alumni Reconnection on June 5th!

This is a chance for GVSU TRIO Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math-Science Detroit alumni to reconnect with TRIO peers, celebrate memories, network with current TRIO graduates, and stay engaged with the GVSU TRIO community.

Please click the link to rsvp: https://forms.gle/PKBo8qNMAM8yvjMN7

05/27/2026

Our Senior WIN Graduation was a meaningful celebration recognizing the achievements, growth, and success of our incredible Class of 2026 Scholars! As our seniors prepare for graduation and their next chapter, we were proud to honor them with TRIO Alumni awards and other special recognitions.

We were excited to welcome as our keynote speaker. Chris is a motivational speaker, author, and former NFL football player who uses his story and experiences to inspire young people to lead with resilience, purpose, and confidence. His message encouraged our scholars to keep pushing forward, even through challenges and setbacks.

Congratulations to the outstanding Class of 2026! Your journey is only beginning, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish. We are so proud of you! 💙🎓

05/21/2026

We’re excited to celebrate our TRIO Scholars at the 4th Annual Academic Year Celebration, recognizing a year of hard work, commitment, and excellence!

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Clarinda Barnett-Harrison, ) CEO of Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority, and to Michigan Central at Newlab for hosting us.

We’re also grateful for our community partners and sponsors, including Detroit College Access Network, who are sponsoring giveaway gift cards, and MI-LEAP for their continued support.

We can’t wait to highlight the achievements of our scholars and celebrate the impact of TRIO. This is what it looks like when TRIO works!

05/19/2026

Get ready, Detroit scholars!

GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Detroit and Upward Bound Math Science Detroit are bringing you the TRIO Detroit STEAM Summit.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on experience in breakout sessions where you can explore technology, innovation, and real career pathways while connecting with peers!

05/14/2026

Class of 2026, this one’s for you. From late nights to big wins, you showed up, did the work, and earned this moment. Join us this Saturday, May 16th as we celebrate our seniors, their hard work, and their graduation from our program, with lunch provided. We are also honored to welcome our special guest Chris Okoye, author, speaker, and NFL alum! We are so excited to hear his powerful message to our seniors.