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Summer Academy & Bridge Program June 14-July 10
Move In Festival June 14, 2-4 pm Davis & Elkins College
Darby Hall for Summer Academy Participants
Presidential for Bridge Participants
Transportation will NOT be provided the first day of our summer kickoff
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Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound (UB) Programs are designed to guide and prepare students for success in college – and life!
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Thank you, Alfredo’s in Summersville, WV for providing our summer academy students and staff with a delicious dinner and dessert! We appreciate you so much! #TRIOworks
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On Sunday, June 14, our students moved in for the beginning of our summer program! We would like to thank Sip n Dip (Kiona See and her amazing team) for providing refreshing, delicious drinks for staff, students, and families to enjoy during move in! We appreciate you! After move in, students had dinner followed by some icebreakers to get to know the summer staff! Let’s make this summer the best one yet!
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Last week, our summer staff officially completed their training! They shared meals together and dove into plenty of sessions to help prepare them to welcome our students for the summer program.
We want to send a huge thank you to our special guests who took time out of their busy schedules to present to our team and help us prepare: Amanda Simmons (Tucker Co. EMS) for the CPR training, and Amy Kittle (D&E Title IX office) for the Title IX training. We appreciate you both and thank you so much for supporting the Upward Bound program!
We would also like to thank all of our full-time staff for their dedicated hard work in making this training week such a success and ensuring everyone is fully prepared for our students.
Lastly, a massive thank you to our summer staff for being so fantastic! You’ve already adapted to tough situations and made the absolute most of them. We know you're going to help our students have the best summer yet!
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Our next employee spotlight: Carol Suder-Howes!
"It is a privilege to spearhead the College’s efforts to provide college access opportunities and support students and families. I enjoy promoting the Upward Bound mission to guide economically challenged and first-generation Appalachian high school students to post-secondary success." – Carol Suder-Howes
For more than two decades, Carol Suder-Howes has dedicated her career to helping students achieve their educational goals. As Director of the Upward Bound Programs at Davis & Elkins College since 1999, she oversees all program operations, staff, and grant initiatives while building partnerships with schools, organizations, businesses, and community agencies to expand opportunities for students throughout the region.
Carol holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Bethany College. Before becoming director, she served as an assistant director and academic specialist for D&E’s Upward Bound programs. Her extensive experience also includes roles as a distance learning educator, instructor, development coordinator, and tutorial supervisor at West Virginia Wesleyan College, as well as a remediation instructor and tutor at Marshall University.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Carol is deeply involved in her community. She is an active member of several educational access organizations, including the National College Access Network, West Virginia TRiO, and MEAEOPP. She also volunteers with the Upshur County Youth Livestock Association, the Upshur County Extension Office 4-H program, Randolph County America’s Promise, and West Virginia College Goal Sunday.
Throughout her career, Carol has presented numerous workshops focused on promoting high school completion and increasing access to higher education. Her commitment to student success has earned her many honors, including the Outstanding Service Award from MEAEOPP and West Virginia TRiO Programs, the Mountain State Award from the State of West Virginia, TRiO Achiever recognition, and multiple Certificates of Recognition from the Governor of West Virginia.
Through her leadership, passion, and dedication, Carol continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless students and families across Appalachia.
Thank you, Carol for everything you do to promote student success! We are grateful for you and your efforts every day.
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🎓 Congratulations to the Davis & Elkins Upward Bound Class of 2026! 🎓
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our graduates and all that you have accomplished. Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have brought you to this important milestone, and we are excited to see where your future takes you.
As a special gift, each graduating senior received a copy of Just Because by Matthew McConaughey. Inside the book, we included a quote by Harriet Tubman that reflects the message we hope you carry with you throughout your journey:
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." – Harriet Tubman
This quote serves as a reminder to believe in yourself, pursue your dreams with confidence, and never underestimate the impact you can have on the world. As you begin this next chapter, we encourage you to continue reaching for your goals, embracing new opportunities, and striving to make a difference wherever life leads you.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are honored to have been part of your journey and can't wait to see all that you accomplish.
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