Category: News

  • UC-Architecture Students Conceptualize Riprap Solution for Safer Camp 7 Elementary School

    UC-Architecture Students Conceptualize Riprap Solution for Safer Camp 7 Elementary School

    Students enrolled in BS Architecture from UC College of Engineering and Architecture are taking their classroom knowledge beyond theory, transforming it into a tangible solution for community safety. Through the University’s Center for Social Responsibility – Project H.E.L.E.N., the students unveiled a concept proposal for a riprap slope protection system at Camp 7 Elementary School,…

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  • UC-Architecture Students Advance Community-Centered Design for Furvent Animal Shelter

    UC-Architecture Students Advance Community-Centered Design for Furvent Animal Shelter

    In line with the University’s commitment to socially responsive education, architecture students from the UC College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) presented a comprehensive architectural development proposal for the Furvent Animal Rescue and Advocacy Sanctuary on July 18, 2025. The presentation was attended by Dr. Rhodora A. Ngolob, Vice President for Administration and Student Services,…

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  • UC-CEA Ar. Irene G. Florendo Conferred as UAP Fellow for Advancing Architectural Education

    UC-CEA Ar. Irene G. Florendo Conferred as UAP Fellow for Advancing Architectural Education

    Architect Irene G. Florendo, faculty member of UC College of Engineering and Architecture, has been conferred the title of Fellow by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) College of Fellows for her outstanding contributions to architectural education. Among the 16 conferred fellows, Ar. Florendo played a key role in founding the first Master of…

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  • UC-Fine Arts Students Shine at the National Digital Arts Awards 2024

    UC-Fine Arts Students Shine at the National Digital Arts Awards 2024

    The creative talent of the University of the Cordilleras once again took the spotlight as UC students earned recognition at the National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA) 2024. Students of Fine Arts proudly secured the Runners-Up award in the Digital Art in Print category, showcasing exceptional artistry and creativity that reflect both technical skill and meaningful…

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  • UC-Architecture Researchers and Mentors Recognized as Academic Research Champions

    UC-Architecture Researchers and Mentors Recognized as Academic Research Champions

    The Baguio City Government honored outstanding research advisers and student researchers during its December 16, 2024 flag-raising ceremony, recognizing their contributions to the city’s evidence-based governance and development. Among those celebrated were the University of the Cordilleras (UC) College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) faculty members and student researchers whose works have significantly contributed to…

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  • UC–APC Architecture Design Critique Exchange: A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Purposeful Design

    UC–APC Architecture Design Critique Exchange: A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Purposeful Design

    The University of the Cordilleras (UC) and Asia Pacific College (APC) successfully concluded the UC–APC Architecture Design Critique Exchange, a two-day event that brought together architecture students, mentors, and industry professionals for an engaging exchange of ideas, creativity, and collaboration. Held over two days of presentations and discussions, the event provided a platform for students…

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  • UC-CEA Joins Research Colloquium 2024: Innovating Together for a Sustainable Future

    UC-CEA Joins Research Colloquium 2024: Innovating Together for a Sustainable Future

    Empowering minds, transforming communities, and shaping the future- these were the themes that guided the Research Colloquium 2024, a collaborative event between the City Government of Baguio, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Baguio City Chapter, Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Engineering and Architecture, and the University of the Cordilleras (UC) College of…

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  • UC-CEA Students Stood Out at Baguio City Digital Arts Contest

    UC-CEA Students Stood Out at Baguio City Digital Arts Contest

    By: NABS Eastern Communication announced the winners for the Baguio City Digital Arts Contest with the theme, “Philippines: A Connected Nation”, last November 20, 2024. Noel Ladringan, a fine arts student, was declared the grand prize winner for the competition with his work showcasing the resilience of Filipino families during the pandemic, that despite the…

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  • UC-Architecture Faculty Earns 2nd Place in Regional Research Symposium

    UC-Architecture Faculty Earns 2nd Place in Regional Research Symposium

    UC College of Engineering and Architecture proudly congratulates its Architecture research team for winning 2nd Place in the Poster Category at the 14th Joint CIEERDEC and CorCAARRD Regional Symposium on Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Highlights, held in conjunction with the 7th Student Congress at Benguet State University. The winning research, titled “Transforming Urban Dynamics:…

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  • UC-Architecture Students Excel at the Cordillera 4PH Design Competition

    UC-Architecture Students Excel at the Cordillera 4PH Design Competition

    By: Ar. Aiza A. Fernandez-Gawisan October is National Shelters Month in the Philippines, a time to spotlight efforts to provide housing solutions across the nation. This year, the Cordillera Regional Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Coordinating Committee (DHSUD-RHSUDCC) hosted a Housing Summit from October 9-11, 2024, themed “Matibay na Tahanan, Matatag na Komunidad Para sa…

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