A one-of-a-kind STEAM experience where students explore music, engineering, and creativity through the historic Wurlitzer organ.
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Commitment to Graduate Events – Class of 2029
GEAR UP SWV Offers Limited Spots for Overnight Camp
Join GEAR UP SWV's Cool Academy: Power of Youth Camp—helping 9th-10th graders to build confidence, independence, and smart money habits.
GEAR UP SWV Summer Camp Registration Opens
Registration is now open for GEAR UP SWV summer camps—discover exciting opportunities and reserve your spot before space runs out!
Students Spend School Day Experiencing Historic Wurlitzer Organ
A one-of-a-kind STEAM experience where students explore music, engineering, and creativity through the historic Wurlitzer organ.
GEAR UP SWV Hosts Virtual Algebra 1 Think Tank
GEAR UP SWV hosts a virtual Algebra 1 Think Tank to support student success and math confidence.
GEAR UP SWV 9th-Grade Commitment to Graduate Event to Feature Dr. Adolph Brown
GEAR UP SWV’s 9th-grade Commitment to Graduate event will feature renowned educator and speaker Dr. Adolph Brown.
Mercer and Wyoming County Families Invited to Meet Zach Gowen
Families in Mercer and Wyoming Counties are invited to meet motivational speaker Zach Gowen at a special GEAR UP SWV event.
Program for Southern West Virginia Students is a First in the Country
A groundbreaking program for Southern West Virginia students marks a national first, offering unique opportunities for success.
Concord University Receives Federal GEAR UP Grant Totaling More Than $20 million
For Immediate Release Sep. 16, 2022 Athens, W.Va. – CONCORD UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FEDERAL GEAR UP GRANT TOTALING MORE THAN $20 MILLION ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University is receiving a federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)…