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UPOU rolls out historic first student community development forum

2026-03-17T16:53:39+08:00

UPOU NSTP-CWTS students attend the Project SINDI: NSTP Student Community Development Forum 2026 both online and onsite at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium in Los Baños. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), successfully held “Project SINDI: NSTP Student Community Development Forum 2026” on 20 February 2026 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, with additional participation through an online conferencing platform. The one-day hybrid forum gathered 62 students onsite and over a hundred participants online, primarily composed of students enrolled in the [...]

UPOU rolls out historic first student community development forum2026-03-17T16:53:39+08:00

Chancellor Serrano meets with newly elected UPOU USC and The Cursor

2026-02-05T12:45:43+08:00

Newly elected officers of UPOU USC and The Cursor during the courtesy call with UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) University Student Council (USC) and The Cursor paid a courtesy call to Chancellor Joane Serrano on 27 January 2026 at the UPOU headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The visit, joined by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Director Roda Tajon and OSA staff member Rodolfo Pullian, formally introduced the newly elected student leaders and addressed priority student concerns and initiatives. During the meeting, Chancellor Serrano acknowledged the new USC officials and noted [...]

Chancellor Serrano meets with newly elected UPOU USC and The Cursor2026-02-05T12:45:43+08:00

UPOU hosts oath-taking and turnover of UPOU student leaders

2026-02-05T12:09:01+08:00

The UPOU OSA, USC, and The Cursor during the oath-taking and turnover. Photo courtesy of The Cursor The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the oath-taking and turnover of the newly elected officials of the UPOU University Student Council (USC) and the members of the editorial board of The Cursor held on 23 January 2026 at the UPOU Multimedia Center (MC) Theater in Diliman, Quezon City. Organized in cooperation with of the UPOU Office of Student Affairs (OSA), the ceremony marked the official start of the officials’ term for Academic Year 2025-2026. The event underscored [...]

UPOU hosts oath-taking and turnover of UPOU student leaders2026-02-05T12:09:01+08:00

UPOU Students Explore Digital Activism Through Online Rally

2025-10-24T14:25:39+08:00

Placards denouncing corruption, political dynasties, and budget cuts in education were being waved. It was a protest not on the streets but on an online platform. The days of digital student activism have arrived. On 17 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) University Student Council (USC) organized in-game marches to denounce corruption and call for free, quality, nationalist education.  Where it All Happened The virtual rally took place on Roblox, an online gaming platform that also allows users to make spaces and events that reflect social issues.  “Yes, it's a gaming platform, although its experiences are [...]

UPOU Students Explore Digital Activism Through Online Rally2025-10-24T14:25:39+08:00

UPOU holds First Friendly Match Between Staff and Students

2025-06-27T17:25:00+08:00

In celebration of UP’s Linggo ng Unibersidad 2025 and as part of the university’s thrust to promote a Healthy University, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held its “UPOU Wellness through Sports: Friendly Match Between Staff and Students” on 18 June 2025 at the UPOU Multipurpose Hall (MPH), UPOU headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The event brought together employees and students in a day of friendly competition, wellness, and community building, spearheaded by the Wellness, Healthy Lifestyle and Sports Committee, in cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs, University Student Council, and the UPOU Basketball and Volleyball Teams. [...]

UPOU holds First Friendly Match Between Staff and Students2025-06-27T17:25:00+08:00

UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo

2025-07-01T10:35:09+08:00

Two teams with student innovators from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) were recognized as co-recipients of the prestigious Gawad Pangulo sa Natatanging Inobasyon ng Mag-aaral 2025, a system-wide search for outstanding innovation projects across the UP constituent universities. The awarding ceremony was held at the Atencio-Libunao Hall, UP Diliman, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and impact-driven innovation. Watch! Tap! Shop! One of the award-winning innovations, Watch! Tap! Shop!, was a collaborative project between students from UPOU and UP Diliman. The team includes Rajan Joaquin Llaguno (UPOU), Erickson Llaguno (UPD), Anna Porsche Gutierrez (UPOU), and Jordan Rae Costanilla [...]

UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo2025-07-01T10:35:09+08:00

UPOU-OSA Benchmarks with UPD-OCG on Career Advancement Services

2025-06-04T10:13:50+08:00

(Front L-R): Ms. Jessie Dalisay, Ms. Erlinda Manarin, Ms. Christine Volante, Asst. Prof. Roda L. Tajon, UPOU OSA Director and Ms. Laarnie Reaño and Ms. Charity Orense; (Back L-R): Ms. Gigi Constantino, Dr. Gina Valderama To strengthen the services of its  Counseling and Guidance Program, the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) conducted a benchmarking activity with the UP Diliman (UPD)  Office of Counseling and Guidance (OCG) on 30 May 2025. Asst. Prof. Roda L. Tajon, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, with OSA staff, Ms. Laarnie Reaño, Ms. Erlinda Manarin, and Ms. [...]

UPOU-OSA Benchmarks with UPD-OCG on Career Advancement Services2025-06-04T10:13:50+08:00

BAMS Students Participate in Exchange Program at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

2025-06-05T17:45:02+08:00

(from left): The four BAMS students with Professor Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij and the faculty and officials of Chulalongkorn University. Four Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), participated in a three-week laboratory internship at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The internship was conducted under the mentorship of Professor Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij from the Faculty of Engineering.Held from 13 to 31 May 2025, the internship was part of the international academic collaboration under the Metaverse Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGOs) initiative. The [...]

BAMS Students Participate in Exchange Program at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand2025-06-05T17:45:02+08:00

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System

2025-03-19T10:25:29+08:00

As part of the ongoing efforts to actively promote its services, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library supported the UP System Library events held from October 2024 to January 2025. Through gamification activities and contests, students engaged in challenges ranging from exploring academic resources to developing search strategies.  Among the challenges hosted was The Great Info Hunt 2024, wherein students explored library resources, performed search strategies, and learned about library services across the UP System while immersing themselves in Philippine History, the event’s central theme. UPOU Master of Research and Development Management student, Restituto Felipe Gabuya, [...]

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System2025-03-19T10:25:29+08:00

Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges

2024-03-11T14:17:19+08:00

In celebration of Open Education Week 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program, in collaboration with the Professional Development Associate for Institutional Linkages and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), organized a hybrid seminar titled “Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges” on 08 March 2024, at The Sandbox, CCDL Building, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. The event was attended by 40 undergraduate students from UPOU. The event commenced with an address by Dr. Roberto [...]

Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges2024-03-11T14:17:19+08:00
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