As a result of the great reunion conversations with alumni in Tucson during reunion 2018, the IAA has sent out their request for proposal (RFP) to US cities in search Read more…

Canadian alumni gather in Victoria. Up with People (UWP) has always been Canadian. Many past tours were highlighted by their time spent here. Canadian alumni have a strong base, numbering Read more…

The UWPIAA is excited to welcome Cherrelyn Napue (‘83C) back to Up with People as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. This is her third time working for the organization. Read more…

World ONIGIRI Friends Project Overview This project was created to be a “Japan experience tour” for Up with People alumni. The first World ONIGIRI Friends Project, or “ONIGIRI Project” was last summer, in Read more…

NK with a group of children in Johannesburg, South Africa Often, when I see an update from NK on Facebook, it involves him giving tours of his country to individuals Read more…

Photos gathered from the IAA Facebook group, all shared by alumni on 31 August 2018 Just a few weeks ago, Barry Marlow (83C) posted a message to the UWPIAA Facebook group, reminding Read more…

I was so excited to begin a new experience with Up with People after hearing so many good things about the program. However, even having heard stories from my aunt Read more…

Last month’s Reunion 2018 at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass resort in Tucson, AZ was (as always) a spectacular event—but this year was something special. Not only was it the Read more…

Dale Penny (Up with People CEO) and Phil Worcester (IAA President) presented Betty Belk with the inaugural Betty Belk Award of Distinction for her inspiration, guidance and unceasing devotion to the Up Read more…

2018 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus – Darrel LeJeune Darrel LeJeune will be recognized as the 2018 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus at this year’s Reunion.  After traveling with Cast Read more…