Looking Forward: An Interview with UWP President & CEO Vernon C. Grigg III (’81B)
“No question: Up with People made me the person that I am…” Matthew: Let’s dive right in. Who are you, Vernon? Where are you from and when did you travel … Read more
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Response to COVID-19
We are in the midst of a global pandemic. Up with People has suspended its spring tour and the EAM is scheduled for early May in Belgium. Our alumni reunion … Read more
Generations Spotlight: Shannon Martin (‘90E) and Catherine Martin (‘19B, ‘20A)
Welcome to this month’s GENERATION SPOTLIGHT, a new series of alumni stories about alumni parents and their legacy children who have all traveled with Up With People. This month’s … Read more
Learn How to Update Your Contact Information Below
Have you moved? Want to change your email address on our file? You can now update your own communications preferences with Up with People and the Up with People International … Read more
Cast Rep Spotlight: Marisa Connors (’95E)
I became cast rep at our five-year reunion, and my goal has been to do what I can to keep our cast connected across time and distance. Given that our full cast, with staff, was 163 young people (!) this is a sizable task!
Meet the new Metro Detroit Alumni Club
UpBeat caught up with Sheila Walsh Dettloff (’84D), the founder of a new regional Up with People alumni club in Michigan, USA. Check out the interview below! Matthew: How did … Read more
Cast Rep Spotlight: Mimi Luk (’85A)
CAST REP SPOTLIGHT | 1985 MIMI LUK Ahead of ‘Live it Live @55!’, Mimi shares with UpBeat her experience as Cast Representative for Cast 85A … My name is Mimi … Read more
EMEA Winter 2020 Newsletter
To view the EMEA Winter 2020 Newsletter as a PDF, please click here. EMEA Winter 2020 Newsletter Europe, Middle East and Africa Alumni Welcome to this newsletter about alumni … Read more
35 Years Later … Live it Live @35!
In 2020, Up with People celebrates 55 years of impact. This year, the 1985 casts are also thrilled to celebrate their own 35-year journey. We asked cast members and cast … Read more
“Live it Live @ 55!” Registration Opens Dec. 16
LIVE IT LIVE @55 REUNION REGISTRATION OPENS DEC 16 Reunion registration for the 55th anniversary of Up with People celebration will open in just 10 days, on Dec 16. … Read more