Senior Decision Day Spotlight: Nana-Aba Aghakuofie

Nana-Aba has been at Uplift Mighty since her freshman year of high school. Nana-Aba credits her college counselors for being so adaptive despite the pandemic and allowing her the opportunity to still be informed and prepared to apply and get accepted to several colleges and universities. Prior to heading off to college, Nana-Aba will participate […]

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Senior Decision Day Spotlight: Zachariah Wilson

Zachariah Wilson has been at Uplift Luna since 9th grade. Zachariah is looking forward to majoring in interior design or fashion design. Having been at a school located in the heart of Deep Ellum, it has provided a great, creative atmosphere throughout the years. Hear more about Zachariah and his experience at Uplift Luna. Name: […]

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Senior Decision Day Spotlight: Eunbi Chung

Eunbi Chung has been at Uplift North Hills since first grade and she was able to develop great relationships with her teachers. “I was aiming for a smaller, private school, because I thought that would give me the same kind of close student-teacher relationships that North Hills gave me,” Eunbi said. Eunbi was matched with […]

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December Events for the Entire Family to Enjoy

As we transition back from the Thanksgiving break, we cannot help but look forward to the upcoming Winter Break. We compiled a list of activities and events taking place throughout the DFW metroplex to help you celebrate and take in some holiday cheer! Please note that the external programs and services mentioned are not sponsored […]

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Scholar Spotlight – Arbranyz’e Robertson

Uplift Luna Secondary is home to this year’s Miss Black Teen Texas US Ambassador, senior Arbranyz’e Robertson. Robertson thought the pageant was a great scholarship opportunity, and also a way to continue giving back to the community and creating the change she wants to see in it. “I feel like I stood out because of […]

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Scholar Spotlight: Leslie Eguizabal

Uplift Heights scholar Leslie Eguizabal secured her first internship this summer. The junior applied for the Dallas Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program and was hired by Uplift Education’s Road To College team. “It’s hard work. You can’t take money for granted,” said Eguizabal. The junior was one of three Uplift Education interns through the Dallas Mayor’s Intern […]

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Scholar Spotlight: Yasmin Oliver

Yasmin Oliver considers herself an activist.  She wants to be able to bring change. The 16 year-old has hopes of pursuing a law degree and to get experience, Oliver interned at the City of Dallas this summer. She learned first hand the ins and outs of city government while interning at the Intergovernmental office. Oliver was one of more than […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Teresa Rodriguez

Uplift Williams class of 2012 alumni Teresa Rodriguez graduated this May with her bachelors in Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce. The college graduate is working as a mentor during the summer. Rodriguez calls students three times a week to ensure students are on track to graduate. The program works with middle school and high school students […]

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Scholar Spotlight: Jose Alcala and Blake Pope

Uplift Summit scholars obtain summer internship at University of Texas at Arlington for the Miles Foundation. While some scholars may spend their summer vacation at camps or traveling, sophomore Blake Pope and junior Jose Alcala will continue their learning by analyzing the genome of lizards. Their research findings have the potential to  impact funds Texas Parks and Wildlife has been using […]

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Scholars become entrepreneurs

Several Uplift primary scholars learned first hand what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Schools such as Uplift Meridian, Uplift Mighty, Uplift North Hills , Uplift Summit and Uplift Luna took part in national Lemonade Day. Students across the country sign-up to participate in Lemonade Day, a free event to teach children how to start, own and operate their […]

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