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Partner Spotlight

Partner Spotlight — Credentialed, Capable, and Ready: How IRIS and UpGlo Are Closing the Gap for Immigrant Professionals

The best partnerships are built over time, tested in moments when the work gets hard, and…

May 21, 2026

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Announcements & Press Releases

Prathibha Polapragada Joins Upwardly Global as Vice President of Technology and AI Infrastructure

Seasoned technology executive and AI strategist to lead UpGlo’s digital infrastructure, AI readiness, and mission-driven innovation…

May 19, 2026

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A Celebration of Culture: 10 Holidays That Showcase America’s Melting Pot

From the beats of steel drums in Brooklyn to the warm flicker of diyas in homes…

May 5, 2026

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Alumni Stories Healthcare Match Day

Paging Our New Doctors

For 19 of our jobseekers, this Match Day marked a moment when years of sacrifice turned…

March 27, 2026

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Volunteers

The Power of Mentorship

The job search process can be daunting. A hopeful applicant fills out an online application and…

April 1, 2026

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All Posts

Upwardly Global Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at Its Silver Anniversary Gala

A milestone evening of storytelling, recognition, and community New York, NY — On September 24, 2025,…

September 25, 2025

“Focus on the kindness.” — Mariana van Zeller, 2025 Gala Honoree

Mariana van Zeller’s reporting reveals why opportunity — and dignity — matters Mariana van Zeller stood…

August 7, 2025

“My humanity is my resistance.” — Marco Calvani, 2025 Gala Honoree

How storytelling became Marco Calvani’s path to belonging — and solidarity At 18 years old, Marco…

July 23, 2025