CONCORD UPWARD BOUND SELECTS 18 STUDENTS TO ATTEND WEST VIRGINIA TRIO STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
CONTACT: Nicole Smith, Public Relations Manager
Concord University Office of Advancement
PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-6312
nlsmith@concord.edu
www.concord.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2024
CONCORD UPWARD BOUND SELECTS 18 STUDENTS TO ATTEND WEST VIRGINIA TRIO STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
ATHENS, WV – The Concord University Upward Bound Program selected 18 students to participate in the 23rd Annual West Virginia TRIO Annual Student Leadership Conference, held on March 2nd in Sutton, West Virginia. The conference is a premier event that contributes to students’ professional and personal development as they aspire to acquire the essential skills and motivation to promote educational success. These students also used this opportunity to network with other TRIO Upward Bound students from all across West Virginia with similar backgrounds.
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects.
Upward Bound is a federally-funded TRIO student support program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The program focuses on academic progression, retention, and increased high school graduation rates while emphasizing post-secondary education. The program is funded to serve 150 students in five surrounding counties: Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers.
Of the 18 students who participated in the conference, two were presented with the Dr. Anne Crum Student Leadership Award Scholarship, Stephanie Rice and Nathan Tickle. The TRIO Association awarded these students a medallion and a $100 scholarship for their outstanding academic and leadership achievements. The Dr. Anne Crum Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional potential and academic promise on their quest to higher education. The scholarship is in honor of Dr. Anne Crum who was the Director of the Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound Programs until her battle with cancer ended in 1999.
Stephanie Rice is a Junior at Greenbrier West High School who plans to attend Concord University to work toward her goal of becoming a math teacher. Nathan, a Senior at Summers County High School, has been accepted into Concord University for Fall 2024 with the intent of earning a business degree. Stephanie and Nathan possess a strong commitment to their education, a desire for self-development, and a willingness to serve others. The Concord University Upward Bound Program is honored to showcase two phenomenal students.
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