Bandung, November 7, 2025 – A wave of pride swept through the academic community of the Communication Studies Study Programme following the spectacular success of Aldo Pranata Soeriakartalegawa (2024 cohort) at the national level.

Aldo, alongside his inter-faculty partner, Andre Reyvaldo Iglesias from the Robotics and Industrial Automation Engineering Education Study Programme, showcased formidable intellectual synergy to secure the 1st Place championship title at the highly contested UNAS FEST 2025 English Debate competition.

This victory is a compelling testament to the effective verbal communication, meticulous research, and sharp critical thinking skills fostered within the Communication Studies Study Programme attributes essential for Quality Education. Furthermore, the successful collaboration between two distinct UPI faculties strongly embodies the spirit of Partnerships, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary teamwork.

The UNAS FEST 2025 Awarding Ceremony concluded dynamically at the Auditorium of the National University (Universitas Nasional), Jakarta, on November 6, 2025.

This triumph serves as tangible proof that UPI Commers are not only mastering theoretical knowledge but are also highly competitive in applying critical thought on a national platform. This stellar performance is set to inspire and elevate the standard for future student achievements across UPI.

A massive round of applause and heartfelt congratulations to Aldo Pranata Soeriakartalegawa and the his fellow debate team for this remarkable success!