Category: News

  • Youth’s Choice: A Drug Free Life Engagement Program

    Youth’s Choice: A Drug Free Life Engagement Program

    By: Janine Ericka R. Paneda The University of the Cordilleras in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR), and other government agencies, implemented the Youth’s Choice: “A Drug-Free Life” Engagement Program on November 26, 2025, at the UC Theater. The half-day program brought together students, educators, and school personnel…

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  • UC Empowers Student Assistants Through “SA Growth Hub” Development Program

    UC Empowers Student Assistants Through “SA Growth Hub” Development Program

    by Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio Baguio City, October 2025 — The University of the Cordilleras (UC), through the Student Development and Welfare Center (SDWC), successfully conducted the SA Growth Hub — a development program designed to enrich the skills and capacities of its Student Assistants. Held on October 28–29, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00…

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  • UC Student Assistants Honored in “Beyond Duty: A Tribute to Excellence and Growth” 2nd Culminating Event

    UC Student Assistants Honored in “Beyond Duty: A Tribute to Excellence and Growth” 2nd Culminating Event

    By: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio The University of the Cordilleras (UC), through the Student Affairs Services – Student Development and Welfare Center (SAS–SDWC), successfully held the Student Assistants’ Culminating Event on August 19, 2025, at the UC Theater, with the theme “Beyond Duty: A Tribute to Excellence and Growth.” The event celebrated the dedication, growth,…

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  • UC Welcomes CHED-UniFAST CAR for Annual Monitoring Visit on RA 10931 Implementation

    UC Welcomes CHED-UniFAST CAR for Annual Monitoring Visit on RA 10931 Implementation

    Author: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio – Coordinator, Scholarships and Special Programs The University of the Cordilleras (UC) welcomed representatives from the Commission on Higher Education – Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (CHED-UniFAST) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Office for their annual monitoring visit on May 27, 2025. The meeting focused on the university’s…

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  • Orientation for New International Students Held for 3rd Trimester AY 2024–2025

    Orientation for New International Students Held for 3rd Trimester AY 2024–2025

    Author: JohnFrey C. Cabalonga – Coordinator, International Students Services On May 15, 2025, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) successfully conducted its Orientation Program for New International Students for the 3rd Trimester of Academic Year 2024–2025. The orientation, held from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, welcomed 20 international students into the UC community. The event…

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  • The University of the Cordilleras Continues its Smoke-Free Mission

    The University of the Cordilleras Continues its Smoke-Free Mission

    By: Janine Ericka R. Paneda On May 7, 2025, a total of 159 confiscated e-cigarettes and tobacco products were officially turned over by the Student Development and Welfare Center to the Pollution Control of the Campus Management Office which marks the ongoing efforts of the university to promote the ongoing Smoke-Free Advocacy of the University…

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  • UC SAS-SDWO Conducts The Power of “WE”

    UC SAS-SDWO Conducts The Power of “WE”

    Author: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio – Coordinator, Scholarships and Special Programs A total of 190 Student Assistants (SAs) gathered at the UC Theatre on February 26-28, 2025, for the Personality Development Program – Group Dynamics, themed “The Power of We.” The three-day event aimed to enhance teamwork, communication, and camaraderie among student assistants from different…

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  • UC Establishes International Support Center

    In a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and providing comprehensive assistance to its diverse student body, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) has its own dedicated webpage for its International Support Center which was made operational on July 21, 2016. This platform aims to address the unique needs of international students, offering them essential resources,…

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  • UC SAS-SDW Office Welcomes New Student Assistants for 2nd Term AY 2024-2025 

    UC SAS-SDW Office Welcomes New Student Assistants for 2nd Term AY 2024-2025 

    January 16, 2025 – Room S115 Author: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio – Coordinator, Scholarships and Special Programs To welcome and equip the newest members of the university’s student workforce, the Student Affairs Services – Student Development and Welfare Office conducted an orientation for 28 new Student Assistants (SAs) and 4 returning SAs on May 9,…

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  • UC SAS-SDW Office Welcomes New Student Assistants for 2nd Term AY 2024-2025 

    UC SAS-SDW Office Welcomes New Student Assistants for 2nd Term AY 2024-2025 

    Author: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio – Coordinator, Scholarships and Special Programs The Student Development and Welfare office (SDWO) conducted its General Orientation for new Student Assistants for the 2nd Term of AY 2024-2025 on January 16, 2025. The event, held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Room S115, welcomed 34 participants into the program. …

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