Serang, Banten, October 3, 2025 – A student from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has once again achieved a national accomplishment. Diah Wulandari, a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) UPI, won 3rd place in the speech competition at the International Seminar and Annual Meeting of the Western Region State University Consortium (BKS PTN Wilayah Barat) 2025, organized by Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (UNTIRTA) on Friday (3/10).
The speech competition was one of several language and art contests, including poetry, vocal group, dance, monologue, and stand-up comedy. The event took place at UNTIRTA Campus in Serang, Banten, and involved students from various public universities across Western Indonesia.
The winners were announced during a gala evening following the opening ceremony of the international seminar. On that occasion, Prof. Dr. Ermanto, S.Pd., M.Hum., as an honorary official, presented awards to the winners, including Diah Wulandari, who secured third place.
This achievement is a source of pride for UPI, especially for the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS). Diah Wulandari’s accomplishment demonstrates the linguistic mastery, rhetorical skill, and confidence of UPI students in national-scale academic forums.
In addition to the language and art competitions, the International Seminar and Annual Meeting of BKS PTN Wilayah Barat 2025 also featured keynote speakers from various universities, academic discussions, and a city tour to the historical area of Banten Lama on Sunday (5/10).