Tag: Upward Bound

PBSC receives federal grants to continue Upward Bound program and expand to the Glades

July 7, 2022 | By

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel announced that $3 million in grant funding has been awarded to Palm Beach State College by the U.S. Department of Education to expand the Upward Bound TRIO college readiness program.

A portion of the funding will enable PBSC to launch an Upward Bound TRIO program in the Glades to serve Pahokee and Glades Central high schools. This will mark the first Upward Bound TRIO program for high school students in those western communities. … Continue reading PBSC receives federal grants to continue Upward Bound program and expand to the Glades →

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PBSC awarded five-year grant to continue Upward Bound

June 8, 2017 | By

Palm Beach State College has been awarded another five-year $1.35 million federal grant to continue its Upward Bound program that helps steer high school students on the path to higher education.
The College will receive $270,375 a year for the program that serves 65 participants per year from John I. Leonard, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Lakes high schools. Upward Bound is one of the programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and collectively known as TRIO.   … Continue reading PBSC awarded five-year grant to continue Upward Bound →

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Williams named Lake Worth campus student services dean

February 10, 2017 | By

Palm Beach State College’s national search for a new dean of student services for the Lake Worth campus ended internally with the appointment of Van Williams, who served as an assistant dean for the last three years.
The Army veteran with 18 years of higher education experience was chosen from four finalists for the position that drew 283 applicants. He replaced Penny McIsaac, who retired in January after 18 years in the role.
“The candidate pool was very impressive, … Continue reading Williams named Lake Worth campus student services dean →

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Culver to receive Men of Excellence Award June 11

May 26, 2016 | By

Jim Culver, director of Palm Beach State College’s Upward Bound program, is among nine local leaders who will receive the 2016 Men of Excellence Award for their outstanding service to the community.
This year’s honorees, including leaders in education, business, health care and politics, will be recognized during a dinner gala hosted by the West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Delta Heritage Foundation. … Continue reading Culver to receive Men of Excellence Award June 11 →

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PBSC to celebrate National TRIO Day with two events this week

February 25, 2015 | By

Current and former participants of Palm Beach State College’s TRIO programs will celebrate National TRIO Day with two events this week highlighting the successes of the federally-funded programs designed to remove barriers to a higher education for youth and adults.
A TRIO Day celebration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on the Lake Worth campus. It will include a fun-run/walk, speakers, entertainment and cake. On Saturday, … Continue reading PBSC to celebrate National TRIO Day with two events this week →

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