UI ready to guide GEAR UP Iowa students through first year of college

GEAR UP students at the University of Iowa participated in a summer bridge program online earlier this summer. There were able to participate in a variety of lessons and even a mock lecture where they were able to practice note-taking in a college class. Angela Lamb, assistant director of academic support and retention at the University of Iowa said, “GEAR UP has been a part of these students’ lives since seventh grade, and they’ve received all this great support in getting ready for college. We wanted to continue that support when they got here and make it a seamless transition. We saw it as an opportunity to make an impactful difference for Iowa students.” The postsecondary transition support didn’t stop there, programming continued for GEAR UP Iowa students into the fall semester, during their first semester of college.