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- The U-Progress Awards is open to students aged 7 to 19 in South East and Central Singapore Districts, supported by the Community Development Council (CDC).
- The pilot program aims to celebrate measurable progress in academics, arts, sports, and more, while engaging and uplifting Singapore's young community and encouraging lifelong learning.
SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOL Malls, comprising KINEX, United Square, and Velocity@Novena Square, have launched the debut U-Progress Awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Singaporean students. The awards highlight hard work, encourage progress, and reward students for their exceptional efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
Divided into three categories — Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary — each with 30 award categories, the program emphasises measurable improvements in performance across academics, behaviour, and extracurricular activities, rather than absolute achievement. Essentially celebrating progress in all forms — academic and non-academic — it is open to students aged 7 to 19 who reside or study in the CDC's Central and South East zone, as well as students from UOL Malls' enrichment and learning centres.
The is the first commercial mall initiative in Singapore to launch such a program, supported by the CDC. Eligible students can apply by submitting an online form along with supporting documents highlighting their achievements from 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Winners will receive a certificate from UOL, along with UOL e-vouchers. Parents, teachers, and coaches are also encouraged to nominate students for the relevant awards by submitting a statement that highlights the student's dedication, effort, and progress. To apply, visit uprogress.awardsplatform.com.
For a full list of eligible government/government-aided schools in the CDC Central and South East zone, please refer to Appendix 1.
About UOL Group Limited (UOL)
UOL Group Limited (UOL) is one of Singapore's leading public-listed property companies with total assets of about $22 billion. We have a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels, and serviced suites in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and Africa.
With a track record of over 60 years, UOL strongly believes in delivering product excellence and quality service in all our business ventures. Our unwavering commitment to architectural and quality excellence is reflected in all our developments, winning us prestigious prizes such as the FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence and President's Design Award.
UOL's three retail properties live up to their tagline of being "Malls + More". KINEX and United Square Mall focus on families, while Velocity@Novena Square highlights fitness & sports. They are lifestyle destinations that host unique events and provide dedicated spaces for community bonding. Together, they redefine the retail mall experience.
UOL values and recognises our people as the leading asset. The culture of competitiveness, commitment, competency, creativity, collaboration, and caring, shapes our people and drives us forward.
Follow UOL Malls on social media:
KINEX
Facebook: @KinexSG
Instagram: @KinexSG
United Square
Facebook: @UnitedSquare
Instagram: @UnitedSquareMall
Velocity@Novena Square
Facebook: @Velocity.NovenaSquare
Instagram: @velocity_nsq
List of Eligible Government/Government-aided Schools
Primary Schools
- Bedok Green Primary School
- Canossa Convent Primary School
- Changkat Primary School
- CHIJ (Katong) Primary School
- Fengshan Primary School
- Geylang Methodist School
- Haig Girls' School
- Kong Hwa School
- Maha Bodhi School
- St. Margaret's Primary School
- Ngee Ann Primary School
- Opera Estate Primary School
- Red Swastika School
- St Anthony's Canossian Primary School
- St. Gabriel's Primary School
- St. Stephen's School
- Tanjong Katong Primary School
- Tao Nan School
- Temasek Primary School
- Yangzheng Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Anglican High School
- Bedok Green Secondary School
- Bedok South Secondary School
- Bedok View Secondary School
- Broadrick Secondary School
- Changkat Changi Secondary School
- CHIJ Katong Convent
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)
- Dunman High School
- Geylang Methodist School Secondary
- Manjusri Secondary School
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- St. Gabriel's Secondary School
- St. Patrick's School
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Temasek Secondary School
- Victoria School
- Zhonghua Secondary School
Tertiary
- ITE College East
- Nanyang Junior College
- Victoria Junior College
- The U-Progress Awards is open to students aged 7 to 19 in South East and Central Singapore Districts, supported by the Community Development Council (CDC).
- The pilot program aims to celebrate measurable progress in academics, arts, sports, and more, while engaging and uplifting Singapore's young community and encouraging lifelong learning.
SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOL Malls, comprising KINEX, United Square, and Velocity@Novena Square, have launched the debut U-Progress Awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Singaporean students. The awards highlight hard work, encourage progress, and reward students for their exceptional efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
Divided into three categories — Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary — each with 30 award categories, the program emphasises measurable improvements in performance across academics, behaviour, and extracurricular activities, rather than absolute achievement. Essentially celebrating progress in all forms — academic and non-academic — it is open to students aged 7 to 19 who reside or study in the CDC's Central and South East zone, as well as students from UOL Malls' enrichment and learning centres.
The is the first commercial mall initiative in Singapore to launch such a program, supported by the CDC. Eligible students can apply by submitting an online form along with supporting documents highlighting their achievements from 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Winners will receive a certificate from UOL, along with UOL e-vouchers. Parents, teachers, and coaches are also encouraged to nominate students for the relevant awards by submitting a statement that highlights the student's dedication, effort, and progress. To apply, visit uprogress.awardsplatform.com.
For a full list of eligible government/government-aided schools in the CDC Central and South East zone, please refer to Appendix 1.
About UOL Group Limited (UOL)
UOL Group Limited (UOL) is one of Singapore's leading public-listed property companies with total assets of about $22 billion. We have a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels, and serviced suites in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and Africa.
With a track record of over 60 years, UOL strongly believes in delivering product excellence and quality service in all our business ventures. Our unwavering commitment to architectural and quality excellence is reflected in all our developments, winning us prestigious prizes such as the FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence and President's Design Award.
UOL's three retail properties live up to their tagline of being "Malls + More". KINEX and United Square Mall focus on families, while Velocity@Novena Square highlights fitness & sports. They are lifestyle destinations that host unique events and provide dedicated spaces for community bonding. Together, they redefine the retail mall experience.
UOL values and recognises our people as the leading asset. The culture of competitiveness, commitment, competency, creativity, collaboration, and caring, shapes our people and drives us forward.
Follow UOL Malls on social media:
KINEX
Facebook: @KinexSG
Instagram: @KinexSG
United Square
Facebook: @UnitedSquare
Instagram: @UnitedSquareMall
Velocity@Novena Square
Facebook: @Velocity.NovenaSquare
Instagram: @velocity_nsq
List of Eligible Government/Government-aided Schools
Primary Schools
- Bedok Green Primary School
- Canossa Convent Primary School
- Changkat Primary School
- CHIJ (Katong) Primary School
- Fengshan Primary School
- Geylang Methodist School
- Haig Girls' School
- Kong Hwa School
- Maha Bodhi School
- St. Margaret's Primary School
- Ngee Ann Primary School
- Opera Estate Primary School
- Red Swastika School
- St Anthony's Canossian Primary School
- St. Gabriel's Primary School
- St. Stephen's School
- Tanjong Katong Primary School
- Tao Nan School
- Temasek Primary School
- Yangzheng Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Anglican High School
- Bedok Green Secondary School
- Bedok South Secondary School
- Bedok View Secondary School
- Broadrick Secondary School
- Changkat Changi Secondary School
- CHIJ Katong Convent
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)
- Dunman High School
- Geylang Methodist School Secondary
- Manjusri Secondary School
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- St. Gabriel's Secondary School
- St. Patrick's School
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Temasek Secondary School
- Victoria School
- Zhonghua Secondary School
Tertiary
- ITE College East
- Nanyang Junior College
- Victoria Junior College
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
UOL Launches Inaugural U-Progress Awards to Recognise Singapore's Young Learners and Foster Lifelong Learning
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when nearly 1 in 5 students nationally fails to complete high school on time and young adults without a diploma face significantly higher unemployment and housing insecurity, MindHYVE.ai™ participated in Miracle University's "Multiply the Miracle" community fundraiser in Sacramento—reinforcing its commitment to education equity, dropout prevention, and student empowerment.
The event brought together educators, community leaders, donors, and students in support of Miracle University's mission to address the dropout crisis through alternative, holistic education models serving non-traditional and at-risk learners.
Leadership Engagement and a Shared Sense of Urgency
MindHYVE Founder & CEO Bill Faruki joined Miracle University leadership for an engagement focused on relationship-building, student connection, and long-term impact. During the visit, Mr. Bill Faruki met with Dr. Raja, Founder and President of Miracle University, to discuss the institution's role in stabilizing students' lives amid challenges that extend far beyond the classroom.
National research consistently shows that students experiencing homelessness, foster care placement, or justice-system exposure are two to three times more likely to disengage from traditional education systems. Miracle University's model directly addresses these realities by combining education with wraparound support, mentorship, and community connection.
"Institutions like Miracle University are not just educating students—they are interrupting cycles of instability," said Bill Faruki. "When students are supported as whole people, education becomes a powerful force for transformation."
Student Engagement and AI Literacy for the Future Workforce
As part of the visit, Bill Faruki led an interactive, two-hour session with Miracle University students focused on:
- An introduction to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Real-world applications of AI in education and future careers
- How personal interests, creativity, and lived experience can translate into opportunity
The conversation comes at a critical moment: studies estimate that over 60% of future jobs will require some level of digital or AI fluency, yet access to emerging technology education remains deeply uneven across socioeconomic lines.
Bill emphasized that students' backgrounds are not limitations—but differentiators—especially in a world increasingly shaped by technology, ethics, and human-centered innovation.
Following the session, MindHYVE leadership engaged in one-on-one conversations with students who shared personal journeys shaped by housing insecurity, foster care, and systemic instability—stories that reflect national trends but are too often invisible in traditional education settings.
Community Celebration and Student Achievement
The visit concluded with Miracle University's "Multiply the Miracle" holiday celebration, featuring student performances, testimonials, and community fellowship. The program highlighted student success stories—graduates who have transitioned into higher education, career pathways, and renewed stability through Miracle University's programs.
These outcomes are especially significant given that students who return to education after dropping out are statistically far more likely to persist when enrolled in alternative, relationship-driven learning environments like Miracle University's.
During the event, Faruki was formally recognized for his ongoing engagement and support of the university's mission.
About Miracle University
Miracle University is a Sacramento-based institution dedicated to addressing the dropout crisis through alternative education models, holistic student support, and community-driven programs designed to serve non-traditional and at-risk learners.
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when nearly 1 in 5 students nationally fails to complete high school on time and young adults without a diploma face significantly higher unemployment and housing insecurity, MindHYVE.ai™ participated in Miracle University's "Multiply the Miracle" community fundraiser in Sacramento—reinforcing its commitment to education equity, dropout prevention, and student empowerment.
The event brought together educators, community leaders, donors, and students in support of Miracle University's mission to address the dropout crisis through alternative, holistic education models serving non-traditional and at-risk learners.
Leadership Engagement and a Shared Sense of Urgency
MindHYVE Founder & CEO Bill Faruki joined Miracle University leadership for an engagement focused on relationship-building, student connection, and long-term impact. During the visit, Mr. Bill Faruki met with Dr. Raja, Founder and President of Miracle University, to discuss the institution's role in stabilizing students' lives amid challenges that extend far beyond the classroom.
National research consistently shows that students experiencing homelessness, foster care placement, or justice-system exposure are two to three times more likely to disengage from traditional education systems. Miracle University's model directly addresses these realities by combining education with wraparound support, mentorship, and community connection.
"Institutions like Miracle University are not just educating students—they are interrupting cycles of instability," said Bill Faruki. "When students are supported as whole people, education becomes a powerful force for transformation."
Student Engagement and AI Literacy for the Future Workforce
As part of the visit, Bill Faruki led an interactive, two-hour session with Miracle University students focused on:
- An introduction to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Real-world applications of AI in education and future careers
- How personal interests, creativity, and lived experience can translate into opportunity
The conversation comes at a critical moment: studies estimate that over 60% of future jobs will require some level of digital or AI fluency, yet access to emerging technology education remains deeply uneven across socioeconomic lines.
Bill emphasized that students' backgrounds are not limitations—but differentiators—especially in a world increasingly shaped by technology, ethics, and human-centered innovation.
Following the session, MindHYVE leadership engaged in one-on-one conversations with students who shared personal journeys shaped by housing insecurity, foster care, and systemic instability—stories that reflect national trends but are too often invisible in traditional education settings.
Community Celebration and Student Achievement
The visit concluded with Miracle University's "Multiply the Miracle" holiday celebration, featuring student performances, testimonials, and community fellowship. The program highlighted student success stories—graduates who have transitioned into higher education, career pathways, and renewed stability through Miracle University's programs.
These outcomes are especially significant given that students who return to education after dropping out are statistically far more likely to persist when enrolled in alternative, relationship-driven learning environments like Miracle University's.
During the event, Faruki was formally recognized for his ongoing engagement and support of the university's mission.
About Miracle University
Miracle University is a Sacramento-based institution dedicated to addressing the dropout crisis through alternative education models, holistic student support, and community-driven programs designed to serve non-traditional and at-risk learners.
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
MindHYVE Leadership Engages Sacramento Community Through Education, AI Literacy, and Student Empowerment at Miracle University's "Multiply the Miracle" Event
