Applications for the new UPD program, PhD in data science, this first semester of AY 2022-2023, are now accepted until Aug. 22.  According to the announcement on the UPD College of Science (CS) website, data science “is a multidisciplinary approach that studies data as a vehicle of information throughout its natural cycle of production, storage, […]

The UP Integrated School (UPIS) announced the passing of Professor Emeritus Natividad J. Munarriz, PhD on Aug. 5. She was conferred the title professor emeritus (education) on March 1, 1990. According to the UPIS Facebook page, Munarriz served as the school’s principal, guidance counselor, and mentor. Munarriz was an expert and one of the pioneers […]

On July 30, UP Diliman (UPD) began accepting applications to its new doctoral program in artificial intelligence (AI) at the UPD College of Engineering for AY 2022-2023.  According to its announcement post on the AI Facebook page, the program is aimed at training AI industry practitioners “who want to specialize and deploy state-of-the-art AI systems,” researchers “who […]

Mayroong 41 aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus ngayong Agosto 4 batay sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Sa muling pagtaas ng bilang ng mga aktibong kaso sa ating komunidad mula sa 15 noong nakaraan, mahigpit na ipinapaalala sa lahat na sundin […]

Lenore Polotan-Dela Cruz, a professor of community development, is the new dean of the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD). Her appointment was approved by the UP Board of Regents at its 1372nd meeting on July 28. Polotan-Dela Cruz is an expert in community-based disaster risk reduction and disaster management, […]

Raquel B. Florendo, PhD, an interior design professor at the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Home Economics (CHE) has been elected as the new president of the Council of Interior Design Educators (CIDE) in July 2022. A registered professional interior designer since 1994, Florendo is currently a member of the Commission on Higher Education-National Capital […]

The 111th General Commencement Exercises of UP Diliman (UPD) saw the return of face-to-face attendance after two years of virtual commencement exercises since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Students were allowed to attend the ceremony in person, strictly observing health and safety protocols. Only key participants and essential staff were allowed to attend […]