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Back to School Events

Thank you to all of the students, families, and school partners we had the opportunity to connect with at the Back-to-School Events! We had a great time connecting with our students, preparing for the year ahead, and celebrating the start of a new school year. We wish all of our students a successful and exciting school year. We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!

Frank Tittle and Janine Smith standing in front of a table Gearup backpacks and marketing signage

Moments From the 2026 Summer Camp

A group of cheerful young students sitting in stadium-style auditorium seating, smiling, chatting, and playfully pointing at each other.

Three smiling students with their arms around each other pose for a close-up picture inside a campus building hallway.

Two students smiling in a campus dining hall while holding up plates with slices of cake and lemon bars.

A large, diverse group of middle or high school students wearing name tags and lanyards pose together outside the brick entryway of Evins Hall.

A group of nine smiling students standing together outside a brick building labeled Evins Hall, wearing camp lanyards and name tags.

GEAR UP Summer Camp

Thank you to everyone who attended GEAR UP Summer Camp 2026! We had an incredible time learning, exploring new opportunities, and creating lasting memories. Be sure to check back for updates on future summer events and Summer Camp 2027.

Summer 2026 Newsletter

The GEAR UP Tennessee Tech Newsletter keeps students, families, educators, and community partners informed about program updates, student opportunities, events, and success stories. Published three times each year in the spring, summer, and fall, the newsletter highlights the latest news and accomplishments from across the GEAR UP program.

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