Kishwaukee College and DeKalb High School formally launched the new TRiO Upward Bound Program on Friday, Nov. 3 at DHS.
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MALTA — Kishwaukee College and DeKalb High School formally launched the new TRiO Upward Bound Program on Friday, Nov. 3 at DHS.
The event included remarks by representatives from both participating educational institutions. Mr. James Horne, Principal of DHS, welcomed attendees who then learned more about the program from Mr. Jamie Craven, Superintendent of Schools for DeKalb CUSD #428; Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College; Tashena Briggs, Director of TRiO Upward Bound at Kishwaukee College; Keith Wise, Director of TRiO Student Support Services at Kishwaukee College and former TRiO Upward Bound participant; Illinois State Representative Bob Pritchard and DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith.
“The College is proud to partner with DeKalb High School to offer the TRiO Upward Bound program. We look forward to helping support 60 students annually on a path to success while in high school and beyond,” Dr. Borowicz stated.
The event included presentation of the check representing the $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education. The TRiO Upward Bound grant will provide funding to assist 60 DHS students to become college-ready each year over the five-year length of the grant.