The Taklong Island Maritime Reserve (TINMAR) located in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras is one of the marine protected areas in the Philippines. Established to safeguard marine biodiversity in the region, the area is designated to conserve the marine biodiversity and safeguard the ecosystem found within its boundaries. TINMAR is also home to the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Marine Biological Station (MBS), which plays a crucial role in maintaining the protected area and promoting the conservation of marine resources.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Mary Grace C. Sedanza, faculty member of the Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS-IA), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) participated in the recently concluded 2024 US-PH Global Partnership Workshop held in-person on August 28-29, 2024 in Metro Manila.

Prof. Dr. Jose P. Peralta, a retired faculty member of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas (UPV-CFOS), received the Nonagintennial Alumni Awards (NONAA)  from  the University of Sto. Tomas Chemical Engineering Alumni Association (USTCheEAA) last September 7, 2024 at UST Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, España, Manila.

The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WVCHD), in collaboration with UP High School in Iloilo, conducted a Mental Health Forum on September 11, 2024 at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City Campus.

USWAG Ilonggo Party-list’s P20.243-million project to build a multipurpose building (sports and recreation facility) for the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) broke ground at the UPV Iloilo City campus on Sept. 9, 2024. 

Atty. Christopher Honorario, a faculty member of the College of Management and the outgoing dean, is the sole nominee for the next dean of the College. On September 4, 2024, he presented the college's accomplishments and his action plans at CM Rooms 21-25, UP Visayas, Iloilo City campus.