As part of Hispanic heritage month in Washington D. C, we will be joining the ASPIRA Association at a forum to commemorate the exemplary life and extraordinary achievements of Don Jaime Benítez, Puerto Rican Patriot, educator, Rector, President of the University of Puerto Rico and member of the United States Congress, who dedicated his life...Read More
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 through October 15. With the 2018 theme, “Hispanics: One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions”, we celebrate the customs, legacies, and achievements of all Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation. UPRAA would like to recognize the achievements of all Hispanic Americans during...Read More
San Juan, PR- With the mission to encourage and support the new and upcoming generation of professionals, alumni of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), living in the Continental United States, presented scholarships to twenty students of the UPR system. The Association of University of Puerto Rico Alumni and Friends Abroad (UPRAA), granted scholarships to...Read More
During the Annual Holidays and Excellence Awards Reception held at the US Congress, UPRAA recognized a group of Distinguished Alumni and Puerto Rican members of the US Congress for their leadership and contributions to our community. This exciting membership event, held on December 5th, in the Rayburn House Office Building, brought together a large group...Read More
Just two days after Hurricane Maria entered through Puerto Rico destroying everything in its path, members of the diaspora have come together to find ways they could assist their friends and relatives. The American Red Cross has indicated that as generous as it may be to collect personal goods and donations,...Read More
UPRAA Founding Members from left: Ms. Grace Dewan, Mr. Tomás Esterrich, Ms. Sara Clemente, Mr. Mario Acosta, Dr. Jacob Lozada, and Dr. Margarita Benítez. During a special celebration at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D,C., UPRAA celebrated its last event of the year with a well-deserved recognition of its founding members for their contributions and continued...Read More
Out of the two million employees in the Federal Government, Hispanics represent only an 8.5% of the federal workforce, according to a report published by the Office of Personnel Management for fiscal year 2015. Despite the staggering numbers, there are Hispanics and Puerto Ricans in particular, who have become the epitome of federal service and...Read More
On Thursday, September 20th, 2016, the Association of University of Puerto Rico Alumni and Friends Abroad (UPRAA) awarded sixteen scholarships to a group of outstanding students who have demonstrated superior academic performance and financial need. During an inspiring ceremony in the Botanic Garden of the University of Puerto Rico, the Interim President, Dr. Celeste Freytes...Read More
…for their selfless service to our nation and honors one of its own: Lieutenant Colonel (US Army Retired), Dennis O. Freytes. It is with great pleasure that UPRAA recognizes one of its own: UPR alumnus, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Dennis O. Freytes. Colonel Freytes was recently inducted into the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame for his...Read More
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