About Us

Who We Are

In 1996, Roosevelt University was awarded its first Upward Bound grant and shortly thereafter in 1998, was awarded its first Talent Search grant. Just as Roosevelt University has grown from a small college to a major university, its Upward Bound and Talent Search programs grew exponentially in the service and support we provided to our students and schools. Over the years, we’ve assisted thousands of students in making their post-secondary ambitions a reality. We continue to exceed our program objectives by committing to excellence in the service delivery in both college access and personal support of our participants.

Mission Statement
The Roosevelt University Talent Search and Upward Bound programs equip students from diverse socioeconomic and academic backgrounds with a solid foundation and essential skills to meet society’s changing expectations to be successful contenders in their post-secondary and career endeavors.

Vision Statement
The Roosevelt University Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs are charged to make college possible for many disadvantaged students by empowering, educating, and preparing today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.