Upward Bound at Wytheville Community College

Upward Bound at Wytheville Community College Upward Bound is a college prep program serving high school students in the Wytheville Community Colle

On April 7, Upward Bound students had the opportunity to hear from a solar system expert about NASA's Artemis II mission...
04/09/2026

On April 7, Upward Bound students had the opportunity to hear from a solar system expert about NASA's Artemis II mission.
Guest speaker Francisco Silva, a Solar System Ambassador and Vice President of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, shared fascinating insights into this historic mission. He explained the logistics of the Artemis II mission, introduced the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft, and highlighted the astronauts’ critical role in ensuring mission success. Students learned many fun facts, including that each astronaut has 43 cups of coffee onboard and that the mascot “Rise” was designed by an eight-year-old.
Each student’s name was submitted to travel to space on an SD card stored under Rise’s hat aboard the Orion spacecraft, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of space exploration history!

Our visit to Blacksburg ended with a fun Cirque Mechanics performance, where physics, engineering, and artistry merged o...
02/19/2026

Our visit to Blacksburg ended with a fun Cirque Mechanics performance, where physics, engineering, and artistry merged on stage, showing the creativity that happens when disciplines collide.

Upward Bound students had a fun visit to the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts, exploring careers both onstage and...
02/19/2026

Upward Bound students had a fun visit to the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts, exploring careers both onstage and behind the scenes and learning about related college majors to help plan their future paths. They also dove into hands-on physics fun with interactive experiments and demonstrations from the VA Tech Physics outreach team!
From the arts to the sciences, our students are exploring every possibility!

Upward Bound had a fantastic visit to the galleries at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Students explored incr...
02/19/2026

Upward Bound had a fantastic visit to the galleries at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Students explored incredible works by Abigail Lucien and Didier William, learned how to study art in a gallery setting, and even created origami butterflies for a future exhibit! Huge thanks to the amazing staff at the Center for the Arts for hosting our group!

Upward Bound students recently visited Virginia Tech to explore how science, engineering, and the arts work together. T...
02/19/2026

Upward Bound students recently visited Virginia Tech to explore how science, engineering, and the arts work together.
The day started with an Aerial Arts class at In Balance Yoga, where students literally hung from the rafters, while learning how creativity and physical skill intersect.

Great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring a healthcare career!
10/27/2025

Great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring a healthcare career!

To wrap up our trip to Boone, the group shared a delicious dinner at Makoto’s Japanese Steak House.
08/04/2025

To wrap up our trip to Boone, the group shared a delicious dinner at Makoto’s Japanese Steak House.

Upward Bound's adventure continued with gem mining at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, where students sifted through a wheelbarr...
08/04/2025

Upward Bound's adventure continued with gem mining at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, where students sifted through a wheelbarrow of rough stones in search of treasures. This hands-on activity offered fun and geological insight as they learned to identify and classify a variety of gems.

Students had a chance to ride the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, North Carolina’s first and only alpine coaster. Each pa...
08/04/2025

Students had a chance to ride the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, North Carolina’s first and only alpine coaster. Each participant piloted their cart down twisting tracks, reaching speeds up to 27 MPH!

Upward Bound traveled to Grandfather Mountain, where students participated in the Bio-Indicators Program. The group con...
08/04/2025

Upward Bound traveled to Grandfather Mountain, where students participated in the Bio-Indicators Program. The group conducted field investigations focusing on lichens and salamanders, key species for determining ecosystem health. Following their investigation, students explored the iconic Mile-High Swinging Bridge. Suspended at 5,280 feet and spanning 228 feet across, the bridge offered breathtaking panoramic views.

The Upward Bound Summer Enrichment Program concluded on a high note—literally—with a field trip to the scenic mountain t...
08/04/2025

The Upward Bound Summer Enrichment Program concluded on a high note—literally—with a field trip to the scenic mountain town of Boone, NC. This trip blended fun, hands-on learning, and college exposure, providing our students with a well-rounded capstone experience after a summer of academic growth.

The trip began with a tour of Appalachian State University. Students also visited AppTV, the university’s student-run television station. Here, they gained insight into the field of media production and related job opportunities.

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Wytheville Community College 235 Carroll Hall
Wytheville, VA
24382

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12762234748

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