Upward Bound Alumni
We would love to hear from our alumni!
Please take a moment to complete our alumni update form to share some of your recent highlights and some of your memories with the Upward Bound program at Eastern.
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
Name:
Kaylie Petrey
Year Participated in Program:
2016-2018
What have you been doing since the program?:
I changed my major from nursing to fire investigation, and I have moved to Louisiana after getting a job offer in my career! I finish my degree after my residency in the summer.
What past experiences with the program would you like to share?:
Walking through the FAFSA has saved me many times. It also introduced me to a lot of new cultures, people, and experiences I would have never encountered otherwise.
Name: Hannah Jacobs
Year Participated in Program:
2017-2019
What have you been doing since the program?:
I completed my Bachelors degree here at EKU with my degree in Criminal Justice and Police Studies. I am currently finishing up my Masters program, also at EKU, in Criminal Justice Policy and Leadership, set to graduate in May 2024. I am currently a Crisis Line Counselor for New Vista Mental Health Services and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. I plan to start a career in law enforcement soon after finishing my graduate studies.
What past experiences with the program would you like to share?:
Coming from a first generation and low income family, I truly cannot express the appreciation and love I have for this program. The experiences I had wouldn’t have happened without Upward Bound. The Summer program and all the traveling and learning we did really shaped who I became. These were opportunities and events I never would’ve experienced had it not been for the Upward Bound program.
Name:
Gabrielle Hatfield
Year Participated in Program:
2021-22
What have you been doing since the program?:
I have been studying nursing at berea college with a biology minor. I'm a second year student here, but junior standing by credits. I am working at the public safety office as well as the student manager, where I answer phone calls, arrange escorts, safety checks, and many other safety related things.
What past experiences with the program would you like to share?:
I loved my senior trip to Savannah Georgia. It allowed me to see other people’s cultures from another state, and see many interesting places and things. I also loved getting to know people better on the trip, since the program made everyone feel like family!