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UPOU marks 31st anniversary with week-long celebration of learning, innovation, and community

2026-03-24T08:45:08+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its 31st founding anniversary with a week-long celebration from 23 to 27 February 2026 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, and partners in activities highlighting innovation, quality education, sustainability, and well-being. UPOU faculty and staff members enjoy educational games at the EduPerya 2026. (Photo by UPOU Office of Public Affairs) The celebration opened with EduPerya 2026, organized by the Faculty of Education, which welcomed teachers and students from across Laguna. The interactive fair transformed academic concepts into hands-on activities, showcasing [...]

UPOU marks 31st anniversary with week-long celebration of learning, innovation, and community2026-03-24T08:45:08+08:00

Leaders’ pledge and WACS highlight UPOU’s commitment to a sustainable future

2026-03-23T17:55:16+08:00

As part of the 31st Anniversary celebration of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU),  and in line with its advocacy towards sustainability, a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) and the “Transitioning to a Sustainable University: Leaders’ Pledge” were held. This happened on 25 February 2026 at the UPOU IMDPO parking area at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Anchored on the anniversary theme, “Weaving Intelligent Futures: Sustainability, Well-Being, Learning, and Intrapreneurship in the UPOU of Tomorrow,” the activity highlighted the University’s commitment to the transitioning of UPOU to become a sustainable university, and reinforced the vision [...]

Leaders’ pledge and WACS highlight UPOU’s commitment to a sustainable future2026-03-23T17:55:16+08:00

UPOU to Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence with Tri-Conference

2025-02-21T08:49:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is set to mark a significant milestone in 2025 as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary. In three decades, UPOU has pioneered open and distance e-learning (ODeL) in the Philippines, breaking barriers in education and promoting lifelong learning. Carrying the theme “Constancy, Change, Co-existence,” UPOU will host a grand Tri-Conference together with the UPOU Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI) and the Philippine Society for Distance Education (PSDL) to celebrate the achievement.  Since its establishment in 1995, UPOU has been at the forefront of open, distance, and flexible learning, providing quality education to Filipinos across [...]

UPOU to Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence with Tri-Conference2025-02-21T08:49:52+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS

2024-02-28T10:58:48+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed students from the UP Integrated School (UPIS) as part of their Career Orientation Trip. This event aimed to help Grades 9, 10, and 11 students of UPIS understand the various program options available at UPOU and explore different career paths related to those programs. This was held on 19 February 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. A total of 306 UPIS students participated in the Career Orientation, with 104 students from Grade 9, 97 from Grade 10, and 105 from Grade 11. The students were divided [...]

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS2024-02-28T10:58:48+08:00

UPOU Celebrates 29 Years of Unity and Collaboration

2024-03-01T10:40:18+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its 29th anniversary with a day-long celebration filled with activities and reflections.  This was held on 23 February 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Hall in UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Themed "Unibersidad na Magkakakilala Para sa Pagkakaisa," the anniversary program aimed to foster a sense of unity and camaraderie among the UPOU community. The celebration kicked off with a warm welcome from Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor. She expressed her gratitude to everyone for their continued support and dedication to UPOU, and reiterated the mandate of the university to [...]

UPOU Celebrates 29 Years of Unity and Collaboration2024-03-01T10:40:18+08:00

UPOU to focus on Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption for 26th Year Anniv

2021-02-08T09:52:59+08:00

A virtual celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the UP Open University (UPOU) will be held on 23 February 2021. The theme for the event is “The University of the Future: Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption.” The theme aptly reflects UPOU’s thrust towards the future of education not just in the Philippines but globally. Being the pioneer and leader in open and distance elearning (ODeL) in the country and the region, UPOU leads, and will assist higher education institutions to be future-ready. Since the pandemic broke out and the educational system  in the Philippines experienced a major disruption, UPOU’s focus [...]

UPOU to focus on Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption for 26th Year Anniv2021-02-08T09:52:59+08:00
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