Category: News
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Championing Human Rights Through Creative Expression: Integrating Advocacy into Academia
The commitment of the University of the Cordilleras (UC) to fostering future justice advocates was highlighted as second-year Forensic Science students, Ms. Bea Cassandra Gedaria and Ms. Jared Angelica Remanes, excelled in the 2024 Human Rights Spoken Word Poetry Competition . Hosted by the Human Rights Institute CHR, the participation of these students exemplifies the…
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University of the Cordilleras and DILG-CAR Forge Strategic Partnerships to Advance Resilient and Data-Driven Local Governance in the Cordillera
By: Research Services Office In a landmark series of collaborations throughout 2024, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) formalized multiple partnerships aimed at strengthening local governance, fostering resilience, and enhancing evidence-based policymaking across the Cordillera region in the Philippines. Central to these initiatives…
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Promoting Transparency and Good Governance through Financial Disclosure
The University of the Cordilleras, in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), promotes transparency and accountability by publishing its financial data with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This initiative reflects the University’s dedication to ethical governance, integrity, and responsible management of institutional resources. Beyond financial transparency, the…
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‘CrimeXperience’ Collaboration: UC and PRO-CAR Seal Groundbreaking Partnership
By: China F. Luna A Memorandum of Partnership Agreement (MOPA) between the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) and the University of the Cordilleras (UC) was officially signed on November 19, 2024, at the UC Conference Room, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, marking a significant collaboration for the “CrimeXperience” project. The MOPA was signed…
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University of the Cordilleras and Employees’ Union Successfully Renegotiate Collective Bargaining Agreement
The University of the Cordilleras (UC) Executive Council, led by President Nancy M. Flores, and the Kapatiran ng mga Empleyado ng University of the Cordilleras (KEUC) successfully concluded the renegotiation of the Labor Management Cooperation and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The smooth and successful negotiation was attributed by both parties to their strong Labor…
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Freedom to Think: UC Champions Academic Liberty in Philippine Higher Education
By: Research Services Office In an era when universities worldwide grapple with questions of autonomy, truth, and ethical scholarship, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) has reaffirmed a core value of the academe: academic freedom. Contributing to United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), the newly released Academic Freedom Policy renews…
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UC-CCJE Orientation: Building Academic Excellence and Constituent Support
The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) successfully laid the foundation for academic and social integration by welcoming students, particularly freshmen, during the college orientation on September 14, 2024. This event was essential for informing students about the college structure, faculty, support offices, rules, and expectations. The CCJE College Student Council (CSC) played a vital…
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UC Hosts Research Review in Collaboration with DOST, Fostering Regional Innovation
The University of the Cordilleras (UC) is actively contributing to the region’s research infrastructure by hosting major knowledge-sharing events. On September 28, 2024, UC conducted its 7th Agency In-House Review (AIHR) for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (IEET) at the UC-TBI Center. Organized by the UC Research Services Office (RSO), the AIHR was held in…
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The University of the Cordilleras 78th Commencement Exercises: Celebrating Law, Justice, and Governance Graduates
The University of the Cordilleras (UC) commenced its 78th Commencement Exercises on September 23, 2024, dedicating the ceremony to celebrating the achievements of graduates from the College of Law (COL) and the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), along with those who successfully earned their diplomas in other related law enforcement and governance courses, such…
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A Stand for Peace: UC CCJE Celebrates International Day of Peace with a Message of Unity
By: CCJE College Student Council On September 21, 2024, the University of the Cordilleras—College of Criminal Justice Education (UC CCJE) gathered at the Legarda campus to celebrate the International Day of Peace, demonstrating solidarity despite adverse weather conditions. Faculty and students donned white attire, symbolizing unity, as they participated in a concise yet impactful program…