Prof. Kathlyn T. Caragay Named 2025 and Final Recipient of the Asuncion Miteria Austria–UPAA‑W Professorial Chair
(Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA‑W) is pleased to announce Prof. Kathlyn T. Caragay as the 2025 and final recipient of…
Prof. Myles Allen H. Zosa Awarded the 2025 UPAA‑W Professorial Chair
(Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) For the year 2025, Prof. Myles Allen H. Zosa has been awarded the UPAA‑W Professorial Chair in recognition of his exemplary contributions to teaching, research,…
UPAA‑W Officially Announces the Inaugural Recipients of the Estrella Espejo Memorial Scholarship for Academic Year 2025–2026
(Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) The UP Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA‑W) is pleased to announce the first recipients of the Estrella Espejo Memorial Scholarship, beginning First Semester, Academic Year…
UPAA‑W Establishes Scholarship for Freshmen and Names First Recipients for AY 2025–2026
(In photo,freshmen scholars with Dr. Aileen Reyes of the UP Office of Scholarships and Grants) (Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) On August 22, 2025, the UP Alumni Association of Wisconsin…
UPAA-W First Board Meeting of CY 2026
(Beaver Flores, 2026 UPAA-W President) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) kicked off 2026 with its first Board of Directors meeting on January 11 at the…
EatSkolar Update from UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
In its first semester of implementation, the Eatskolar program was faced with a crucial task of securing funding to fulfill its goal of easing students’ burden by providing meals. However,…
Friends of UPAA-W Celebrate Simbang Gabi 2025 with Bayanihan Spirit
(Lucy Sloan) As part of a cherished annual tradition, the Friends of the UPAA-W proudly sponsored the first night of Simbang Gabi on December 15, 2025, held at St. John…
UPAA-W Christmas Party 2025 Shines in a Year of Achievements and Golden Milestones
(Fe Visaya) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) celebrated a festive and heartwarming Christmas Party attended by nearly 100 alumni, family members, and friends. Inspired by…
Advancing Cybersecurity Education in the Philippines: Key Insights from the 40th UP Alumni Council Meeting
(Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Ito Conti attended the 40th UP Alumni Council Meeting held at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The…
UPAA-W Reprises Uyauy Dance at the Asian Moon Festival
(Beaver Flores) On October 4, 2025, UPAA-W reprised its well-received performance of the Ifugao “bumayah-uyauy” dance—originally presented at Fiesta Filipiniana in June—this time at the Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration…
Together in Service at UPAA-W’s “Feed the Hungry” Event
(Beaver Flores, Ito Conti & Ike Pahm) UPAA-W held another successful Feed the Hungry event on Sunday, October 26. We were able to serve about 100 guests a hearty meal…
UPAA-W Leads Visual Arts Segment in Successful “Sining ng Panahon” Symposium
(Fe Visaya) In celebration of Filipino American History Month, the Sining ng Panahon Symposium brought together artists, scholars, and community organizations to showcase the richness of Filipino creativity across diverse art forms.…
A Historic First: UPAA-W and Gerry Ramos Honored at the 2025 UPAA Alumni Awards
(Ito Conti and Ike Pahm) On August 16, 2025, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) held its annual UPAA Alumni Awards at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman,…
Celebrating Excellence and Service: Highlights from the 23rd UPAAA Grand Reunion & Convention in Houston
(Ito Conti, UPAA-W President & Ike Pahm) On October 17–18, 2025, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) held its 23rd Biennial Grand Reunion & Convention at…
CY 2025 3rd Board Meeting Highlights
(Ito Conti, 2025 UPAA-W President) For the third and final time this year, the UPAA-W held its board meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Poplar Creek Town Center…
UPAA-W Members Featured in UPAA in America’s “In-Conversation” Series
(Cream Pepito) More than 30 alumni and friends gathered for an inspiring session of In-Conversation with UP Alumni Awardees, hosted by UPAA in America. The moderator was UPAAA’s Dorothy “Dot”…
Supporting Students, One Meal at a Time: UP Diliman’s EatSkolar Program
(Ito Conti and Ike Pahm) On August 30, 2025, Ito held a Viber video call with UP Diliman Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Prof. Jose Carlo de Pano, to discuss a…
UPAA-W Funds Two Freshman Scholarships: UPAA-W Scholarship and Estrella Espejo Memorial Grant
(Ike Pahm) UPAA-W continues to uphold its commitment to educational empowerment by funding two significant scholarship programs for incoming freshmen at the University of the Philippines. On August 22, 2025,…
UPAA-W Volunteers at Open Door Café: A Heartwarming Day of Service
(Ito Conti) It was a true joy for members of UPAA-W to return for the second time this year to volunteer at the Open Door Café, located at the Cathedral…
UPAA-W 2025 Picnic: A Day of Fellowship, Food, and Fun
(Roselle Rogers) On Saturday, July 19th 2025, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) hosted a joyful summer picnic at the PCCCF Center. Despite the occasional rain…
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