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UPOU Appoints New Officials for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

2025-03-19T10:19:53+08:00

Assoc. Prof. Aurora V. Lacaste is UPOU's New Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently announced the appointment of its new officials under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA). These appointments aim to strengthen the university’s academic programs and administrative support and ensure its continued excellence in open and distance learning. New Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Associate Professor Aurora V. Lacaste has been named Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA). Prior to this role, she served as Assistant to the VCAA for Instruction. She has [...]

UPOU Appoints New Officials for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs2025-03-19T10:19:53+08:00

ISEAC 2025 Highlights AI’s Role in Shaping Education and Cybersecurity

2025-03-24T13:29:37+08:00

The International Symposium on Education, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity (ISEAC) 2025 was successfully conducted last February 26, bringing together more than 200 educators, innovators, and technology experts from the Philippines and beyond. Hosted by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) in partnership with the UP Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), the event set the stage for in-depth discussions on the evolving intersection of digital technology and the future of education. Reshaping Learning Environments Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Chairperson of ISEAC 2025 and Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines, [...]

ISEAC 2025 Highlights AI’s Role in Shaping Education and Cybersecurity2025-03-24T13:29:37+08:00

Chancellor Serrano Introduces New UPOU Administration at Turnover Rites

2025-03-07T16:58:53+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked a new leadership term as Chancellor Joane V. Serrano formally introduced the incoming university administration during the Chancellorship turnover rites held on 28 February 2025 at the International Convention Center, UPOU Headquarters. In her acceptance speech, Chancellor Serrano emphasized the crucial role of her team in realizing UPOU’s mission. “Their leadership, expertise, and commitment will be instrumental in advancing our vision of a transformative university of the future,” she said. Chancellor Serrano introduced the deans of UPOU’s three faculties of study: Dr. Charisse Reyes as Dean of the Faculty of [...]

Chancellor Serrano Introduces New UPOU Administration at Turnover Rites2025-03-07T16:58:53+08:00

UPOU Holds Turnover Rites for Chancellorship as it Marks its 30th Anniversary

2025-03-07T16:43:23+08:00

As the UP Open University celebrates its 30th anniversary, it enters a new chapter with the Chancellorship turnover rites held on 28 February 2025 at the International Convention Center, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Following UP tradition, outgoing Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria handed over the University mace to incoming Chancellor Joane Serrano, symbolizing the transfer of the duties and responsibilities to the newly appointed academic leader of the University. The turnover rights started with the oath taking of Dr. Serrano, administered by UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez. This was followed by President Jimenez and Chancellor Serrano formally signing the appointment [...]

UPOU Holds Turnover Rites for Chancellorship as it Marks its 30th Anniversary2025-03-07T16:43:23+08:00

Prof. Joane V. Serrano Appointed as 5th UPOU Chancellor

2025-03-18T17:08:11+08:00

Dr. Joane V. Serrano has been appointed as the fifth Chancellor of the UP Open University (UPOU) by the UP Board of Regents during its 1396th meeting on 30 January 2025. She began her term on 1 March 2025. Her oath-taking, administered by UP President Angelo Jimenez, was held on 28 February 20205 during UPOU’s 30th Anniversary. Chancellor Serrano’s journey to this position began in 1995 when she first joined the university as a research associate. With nearly three decades at the university, she has been a part of its evolution as a leading provider of online education. In [...]

Prof. Joane V. Serrano Appointed as 5th UPOU Chancellor2025-03-18T17:08:11+08:00

ISAS 2025 Successfully Concludes as Part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary

2025-03-18T16:16:40+08:00

The International Symposium on ASEAN Studies (ISAS) concluded last 25 February 2025 as part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary. With the theme “Fostering Collaboration and Embracing Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” ISAS 2025 aimed to explore and interrogate various possibilities and strategies that can advance ASEAN Studies and contribute to the broader goal of realizing the vision of the ASEAN Community evident in the successful conduct of its three plenary sessions, two panel sessions, and 15 parallel sessions. Plenary Sessions The first plenary session tackled Social Innovation in the ASEAN for Sustainability delivered by Director for Human [...]

ISAS 2025 Successfully Concludes as Part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary2025-03-18T16:16:40+08:00

Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized

2025-03-18T17:05:16+08:00

As part of its  30th anniversary celebration on 28 February 2025, UP Open University (UPOU)  honored individuals with the Gawad Chancellor Award for their exemplary performance and dedication:  Mr. Aljay S. Buenviaje was awarded as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level I) while Mr. John Benvers A. Malabanan was honored as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level II): Ms. Dona Lyn M. Piamonte received the Outstanding Research, Extension and Personnel Staff (REPS) award. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan was named as Outstanding Faculty. The awards were conferred by the former Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, who recognized the recipients' remarkable contributions to efficiency, research, [...]

Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized2025-03-18T17:05:16+08:00

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs

2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has reached a significant milestone as its degrees are now officially recognized for equivalency by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark accreditation is expected to pave the way for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE to leverage their UPOU degrees for career advancement and employment opportunities. UP President Angelo Jimenez said the UAE’s recognition of UPOU’s academic programs underscores the global competitiveness of UP education and reinforces the university’s role in empowering Filipinos worldwide. “This development will have a profound [...]

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs2025-03-05T09:53:19+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

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting

2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Far Eastern University (FEU) Roosevelt for a benchmarking activity on 20 February 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna.  The benchmarking activity was facilitated by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). Also present was Anna Cañas-Llamas, Information Officer of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Ms. Maelyn Pisueña, QAO Officer, joined virtually Dr. Alma Emerita V. Dela Cruz, Senior [...]

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00
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