BANDUNG — Daffa Muhammad Rizqi, a student from the Communication Studies Class of 2024 has achieved national recognition by securing 3rd Place in the Dangdut Singing Category at the Festival Talenta Pendidikan Indonesia 2026.

The national talent competition was organized by the Faculty of Education (Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan - FIP), Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The event brought together talented university students from across Indonesia to showcase non-academic skills, creative talents, and artistic expression.

Daffa’s achievement highlights the versatility and creative strength of Commers UPI, demonstrating excellence beyond purely academic endeavors. Competing in the Dangdut genre a uniquely Indonesian musical art form the performance emphasized the importance of preserving local culture while expressing modern artistic performance.

"Participating in this competition was an incredible opportunity to represent UPI on a national stage and showcase the beauty of Dangdut music," said Daffa. "This victory serves as motivation to keep developing my potential both in communication and the performing arts."

Communication Studies Study Programme continues to encourage Commers UPI to pursue balanced, holistic growth by participating in national platforms that foster creative talents. This accomplishment implicitly supports quality education by nurturing well-rounded student development.

With this accomplishment, Daffa adds to the growing list of student achievements from the Communication Studies Study Programme, inspiring fellow Commers UPI to explore diverse pathways of self-expression and professional growth.