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Welcome to the University of Baltimore HEROES Academy. more
The HEROES Academy is a college-readiness program for high school students and a community outreach program for UB faculty, staff and students.
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The Trip more
The trip allows high school students to visit the campus and experience life as a college student for a day. The day-long program includes mini-college courses, laboratory experimentation and interactive learning.
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HEROES Academy Fall 2012 more
HEROES Academy Fall 2012
11th-grade students from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Catonsville High School, Eastern Technical High School, Pikesville High School, Towson High School and Western High School -
HEROES Academy Fall 2011 more
HEROES Academy Fall 2011
11th grade students from Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Catonsville High School, Eastern Technical High School, Loch Raven High School, Pikesville High School, Towson High School and Western High School -
HEROES Academy Spring 2010 more
HEROES Academy Spring 2010
11th grade students from Catonsville High School and Eastern Technical High School -
HEROES Academy Fall 2010
moreHEROES Academy Fall 2010
11th grade students from Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Catonsville High School, Eastern Technical High School, Towson High School and Western High School -
HEROES Academy Fall 2009 more
HEROES Academy Fall 2009
10th and 11th grade students from Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School
Testimonials from HEROES Academy students:
- “The HEROES Academy gave me a real feel for a university.”
- “Seeing the variety of classes was eye-opening…”
- “The HEROES Academy is both fun and informative…”
- “After this, I want to go to college even more…”
- “The overall experience was AWESOME!!!”
UB Staff and Faculty Spirit at Work: HEROES Academy—Higher Education Readiness and Orientation for Exceptional Students
The HEROES Academy is an annual community outreach activity coordinated by the Office of Government and Community Relations and is financially supported by the Office of the President. Launched in 2008, the Academy has welcomed more than 700 high school students from eight Baltimore high schools. Approximately 70 UB faculty, staff and students serve in the Academy each year and have committed nearly 2,000 hours of volunteer time thus far.
The benefits of attending the HEROES Academy:
- It introduces you to college-level academic offerings and classroom culture through a series of sample courses taught by UB faculty and UB students. The overarching goal is to inspire you to believe fully in your ability to attain a college degree.
- Through interactions with UB faculty, staff and student volunteers, you are encouraged to think seriously about your post high school and precollege aspirations and to realize how a college education can help prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling career.
With its dual mission of serving participating high school students by providing a one-day college readiness experience and of serving UB employees by providing a University-sponsored volunteer opportunity, the Academy fosters the University’s commitment to regional stewardship by making a positive difference in the lives of Baltimore’s young people. Survey results indicate overwhelmingly that HEROES effectively achieves its dual mission.