NORSU Office of the University International Relation

12/07/2026

Thank you Dr Charl Rags of NORSU Siaton Campus for this Design!

AGAIN, I AM RESPOSTING THIS LONG PASALAMAT ( as stated below)
Congratulations and THANK YOU VERY MUCH:
***Our mentors - Dr Jun Petalcorin of MSU IIT and Dr. Joean Escober of CPSU
*"Committee Chairpersons and Members";
* Accounting Office, Budget Office, Registrar's Office, HR Office, Cashier's Office, CAO offices, University Library Office, QUAMC Office, CARE Office, and all other offices which made this THE Impact Rankings 2026 possible;
* ALL Campus Directors, All Assitant Campus Directors, ALL Deans, ALL Assistant Deans, ALL Chairpersons, ALL faculty members (full -time & part -time ime), ALL Office Staff, ALL Janitors, ALL University Clinic Staff (special mention Dr Oliveros) ALL Security Guards, ALL Drivers
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEES
Overall Chairperson: Dr Noel Marjon E Yasi -NORSU President with his 4 VPs: Dr Merivic Catada (VPAF); Dr Libertine C. De Guzman (VPAA); Dr Edwin Romano (VP RDE), and Dr. Cesar Estrope (VPSAS)
Vice Chairpersons: Dr Craig N. Refugio & Dr Ryan Tayco
SDG 1: NO POVERTY
Chair: Engr. Celestina O. Favor
Members: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio
Engr. Josef Vill Villanueva
Ar. Hasmine E. Tinguban
Engr. Melanie A. Amorin
Mr. Kristoffer Erik Lyndon Lawas
Engr. Christ Quinicot
SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION
Chair: Dr. Roulette Cordevilla
Members: Dr. Liza Caballero
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Arcie Nogra
Dr. Ma. Sarah Fatima Valencia
Dr. Candido Kinkito
Mr. Earl Vincent Graciadas
SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY
Chair: Dr. Aileen Rosette M. Felix
Members: Ms. KC D. De Los Santos
Mr. Kenneth Emmanuelle A. Bana-ay
Mr. Jazzie Mate Ocao
Prof. Jonah Mavel M. Velez
Prof. Riza Mae T. Abellanosa
Dr. Mayuan T. Calijan
Mr. Reymil T. Cadapan
Dr. Dee Laila C. Buhian
SDG 17: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
Chair: Dr. Libertine C. de Guzman
Members: Dr. Ralph A. Cardeño
Dr. Chizanne S. Larena
Dr. Craig N. Refugio
Dr. Guilbert Nicanor A. Atillo
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Benjamin Villagonzalo
Mr. Michael C. Villanueva
SECRETARIAT:
Dr. Craig N. Refugio
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Ryan Escorial
Mr. Jazzie Mate Ocao
Mr. Jeremy Jan Teves
Ms. Varian Gay Saldua
Mr. Noriel Garlito
Ms. Jeanverly T. Hisoler
Mrs. Margie M. Talorete

Special Thanks to: Mae Tecscon - our COS Technical Writer!
NOTE: LET ME KNOW (PM) IF I MISSED SOMEONE!

24/06/2026

Congratulations NORSU!
Congratulations and THANK YOU VERY MUCH:
***Our mentors - Dr Jun Petalcorin of MSU IIT and Dr. Joean Escober of CPSU
*"Committee Chairpersons and Members";
* Accounting Office, Budget Office, Registrar's Office, HR Office, Cashier's Office, CAO offices, University Library Office, QUAMC Office, CARE Office, and all other offices which made this THE Impact Rankings 2026 possible;
* ALL Campus Directors, All Assitant Campus Directors, ALL Deans, ALL Assistant Deans, ALL Chairpersons, ALL faculty members (full -time & part -time ime), ALL Office Staff, ALL Janitors, ALL University Clinic Staff (special mention Dr Oliveros) ALL Security Guards, ALL Drivers
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEES
Overall Chairperson: Dr Noel Marjon E Yasi -NORSU President with his 4 VPs: Dr Merivic Catada (VPAF); Dr Libertine C. De Guzman (VPAA); Dr Edwin Romano (VP RDE), and Dr. Cesar Estrope (VPSAS)
Vice Chairpersons: Dr Craig N. Refugio & Dr Ryan Tayco
SDG 1: NO POVERTY
Chair: Engr. Celestina O. Favor
Members: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio
Engr. Josef Vill Villanueva
Ar. Hasmine E. Tinguban
Engr. Melanie A. Amorin
Mr. Kristoffer Erik Lyndon Lawas
Engr. Christ Quinicot
SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION
Chair: Dr. Roulette Cordevilla
Members: Dr. Liza Caballero
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Arcie Nogra
Dr. Ma. Sarah Fatima Valencia
Dr. Candido Kinkito
Mr. Earl Vincent Graciadas
SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY
Chair: Dr. Aileen Rosette M. Felix
Members: Ms. KC D. De Los Santos
Mr. Kenneth Emmanuelle A. Bana-ay
Mr. Jazzie Mate Ocao
Prof. Jonah Mavel M. Velez
Prof. Riza Mae T. Abellanosa
Dr. Mayuan T. Calijan
Mr. Reymil T. Cadapan
Dr. Dee Laila C. Buhian
SDG 17: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
Chair: Dr. Libertine C. de Guzman
Members: Dr. Ralph A. Cardeño
Dr. Chizanne S. Larena
Dr. Craig N. Refugio
Dr. Guilbert Nicanor A. Atillo
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Benjamin Villagonzalo
Mr. Michael C. Villanueva
SECRETARIAT:
Dr. Craig N. Refugio
Dr. Ryan O. Tayco
Dr. Ryan Escorial
Mr. Jazzie Mate Ocao
Mr. Jeremy Jan Teves
Ms. Varian Gay Saldua
Mr. Noriel Garlito
Ms. Jeanverly T. Hisoler
Mrs. Margie M. Talorete

Special Thanks to: Rose Mae S. Tecson - our COS Technical Writer!
NOTE: LET ME KNOW (PM) IF I MISSED SOMEONE!

01/06/2026

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) and Howard Community College (HCC), Howard County, Maryland, USA, finalized plans for their Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project titled “Sustainable Small Businesses: A Calculus Approach to Profit and Cost Optimization” during a virtual meeting held on May 20, 2026.

The project brings together the NORSU Main Campus 1 Mathematics Department, College of Teacher Education mathematics faculty, and Howard Community College to develop an international learning experience for students through the application of Business Calculus in real-world business situations.

The planning meeting was led by Dr. Michael Nyagol of Howard Community College and Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations, together with participating faculty members from both institutions. Discussions focused on finalizing project activities, timelines, learning outcomes, and student collaboration.

The COIL initiative supports SDG 4: Quality Education by providing students with international learning opportunities, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through the study of sustainable business practices, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening academic cooperation between NORSU and Howard Community College.

20/05/2026

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), through the Office of the University International Relations, Graduate School, and College of Teacher Education, in partnership with the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators – Negros Island Region, conducted the webinar titled “AI Synergy in Instruction, Research, and Extension” on May 18, 2026 via Zoom.

The webinar gathered teachers, students, and researchers to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in instruction, research, and extension work.

The activity featured Dr. Lei Wang from Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, USA, who discussed AI in Instructional Design and Evaluation. Dr. Ryan Escorial, Chairperson of the CSIT Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed AI in Research Article Development.

Meanwhile, Dr. Chester Cofino from the CSIT Department discussed AI in Teaching and Learning, while Dr. Guilbert Nicanor A. Atillo, Director of the University Extension and Community Services, discussed AI in Research and Extension.

An inspirational message was delivered by University President Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi. Welcome remarks were given by Dr. Libertine C. de Guzman, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Chizanne S. Larena, Dean of the Graduate School, and Dr. Ryan O. Tayco, Campus Director for Main Campuses. The rationale of the activity was presented by Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations.

The webinar supported SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through innovation, research, and academic collaboration.

20/05/2026

Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations, successfully completed the 5-Week Training on COIL Project Development and Implementation on May 14, 2026.

The training, sponsored by COILConnect.org, Howard Community College (HCC), and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), focused on developing and implementing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects among educators from different institutions.

The completion of the training strengthened NORSU’s efforts in promoting international academic collaboration and global learning opportunities. The activity also supported SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

18/05/2026

A virtual initial meeting for a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project was held on May 11, 2026, between Dr. Ralph A. Cardeño of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) and Dr. Yulan Liu of Howard Community College.

The meeting was moderated by the Office of the University International Relations as part of NORSU’s continuing efforts to strengthen international academic collaboration and global learning opportunities.

The activity supported SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through international collaboration and innovative teaching initiatives.

18/05/2026

Week 4 of the 5-week Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Training was conducted on May 7, 2026. The training, sponsored by COILConnect.org, Howard Community College (HCC), and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), continued to gather educators involved in international collaborative teaching and learning.

Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), participated in the activity as part of the university’s efforts to strengthen global academic partnerships and international learning opportunities.

The activity supported SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

07/05/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly congratulates the higher education institutions recognized in the 𝐖𝐔𝐑𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.
Among the 500 universities worldwide, 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟕𝟒, followed by 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟑𝟖, 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟗𝟏, 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟏𝟗𝟓, and C𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟓𝟑.

These outstanding institutions exemplify the region’s commitment to innovative education, pioneering research, and meaningful community engagement. Their achievements highlight the vital role of Philippine higher education in driving industry relevance, societal impact, and global competitiveness.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐑𝐎 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 commends these universities for showcasing the Negros Island Region as a hub of innovation and excellence, contributing significantly to the advancement of higher education both locally and internationally.

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𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐔) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in 14 categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide. NORSU achieved the following ranks:
Rank 6 – SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges
Rank 15 – Visionary Leadership
Rank 22 – Entrepreneurial Culture & Ecosystem
Rank 28 – Funding for Sustainability
Rank 36 – Empowerment-Based Management
Rank 40 – Student Support and Engagement
Rank 66 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer
Rank 71 – Ethics and Integrity
Rank 71 – Infrastructure/Technology
Rank 73 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
Rank 82 – Representative Research Project
Rank 86 – Student Mobility and Openness
Rank 89 – Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer
Rank 96 – Culture/Values
This outstanding performance demonstrates NORSU’s global competitiveness and commitment to innovative education, ethical leadership, sustainability, and social impact. The university’s consistent presence across multiple categories underscores its role as a leading institution in advancing transformative higher education within the Negros Island Region and beyond.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends NORSU for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation, research, and community engagement, reflecting the region’s growing prominence in global academic excellence.
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𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐂𝐏𝐒𝐔) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in 11 categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
CPSU achieved the following ranks:
Rank 18 – AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation
Rank 22 – University Brand and Reputation
Rank 36 – University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects
Rank 38 – Funding for Sustainability
Rank 58 – Student Mobility and Openness
Rank 60 – SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges
Rank 83 – Industrial Application
Rank 85 – Cost-Effectiveness Management
Rank 87 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer
Rank 92 – Student Support and Engagement
Rank 97 – Ethics and Integrity
This outstanding performance highlights CPSU’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transformative education, reflecting its growing global reputation as a forward-thinking institution that bridges academic excellence with industry relevance and social impact.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends CPSU for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s leadership in advancing globally competitive academic institutions.

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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐂𝐇𝐌𝐒𝐔) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in four categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
CHMSU achieved the following ranks:
Rank 17 – Crisis Management
Rank 45 – Ethics and Integrity
Rank 51 – Industrial Application
Rank 98 – Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research
This recognition highlights CHMSU’s commitment to innovation, ethical leadership, and research integration, reflecting its growing global reputation as a university that fosters resilience, integrity, and industry relevance.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends CHMSU for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, underscoring the region’s continued excellence in global academic competitiveness.
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𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐔) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in four categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
SU achieved the following ranks:
Rank 25 – Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management
Rank 41 – SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges
Rank 69 – Industrial Application
Rank 83 – Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness
This recognition highlights Silliman University’s commitment to academic innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement, reflecting its strong global reputation as a university that integrates ethical leadership, research excellence, and forward-looking educational strategies.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends Silliman University for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s standing as a center of global academic excellence.
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 (𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐍) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in seven categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
SUNN achieved the following ranks:
Rank 8 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 – Visionary Leadership
Rank 49 – Representative Research Project
Rank 63 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
Rank 79 – Cost-Effectiveness Management
Rank 94 – Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management
Rank 94 – Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research
This outstanding performance highlights SUNN’s commitment to innovation, visionary leadership, and research excellence, reflecting its growing global reputation as a university that fosters strategic adaptability, technological advancement, and inclusive social development.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends SUNN for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s leadership in advancing globally competitive academic institutions.
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𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞 (𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐃) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in six categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
SPUD achieved the following ranks:
Rank 20 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk
Rank 59 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer
Rank 76 – Empowerment-Based Management
Rank 83 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
Rank 90 – Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management
Rank 96 – Visionary Leadership
This recognition highlights SPUD’s commitment to innovation, leadership, and social transformation, reflecting its growing global reputation as a university that integrates faith-based education, technological advancement, and inclusive development.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends St. Paul University Dumaguete for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s leadership in advancing globally competitive academic institutions.
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𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧–𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 (𝐂𝐒𝐀–𝐁) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in two categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
CSA–B achieved the following ranks:
Rank 49 – SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges
Rank 83 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
This recognition highlights CSA–B’s commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive education, reflecting its growing global reputation as a university that integrates ethical leadership and community-centered innovation.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends Colegio San Agustin–Bacolod for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s leadership in advancing globally competitive academic institutions.
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𝐒𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 (𝐒𝐒𝐂) earned distinction in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, securing placements in three categories under the Top 100 Innovative Universities in Twenty-Four (24) Categories worldwide.
SSC achieved the following ranks:
Rank 25 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer
Rank 44 – Funding for Sustainability
Rank 79 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved
This recognition highlights SSC’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development, reflecting its growing global reputation as a university that fosters financial empowerment, social responsibility, and technological advancement.

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 – 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 proudly commends Siquijor State College for its exemplary achievements and contributions to innovation and higher education, reinforcing the region’s leadership in advancing globally competitive academic institutions.

06/05/2026

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) ranked 191st in the World University Rankings for Innovation 2026, placing the university among the Top 500 most innovative universities in the world.

The ranking also showed NORSU’s performance in different areas. The university placed 6th in SDG and ESG-Based Response to Global Challenges, 15th in Visionary Leadership, and 22nd in Entrepreneurial Culture and Ecosystem. It also ranked 28th in Funding for Sustainability and 40th in Student Support and Engagement. Other areas included Empowerment-Based Management (56th), Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (66th), Ethics and Integrity (71st), Infrastructure and Technology (71st), Inclusive Social Innovation (75th), Representative Research Project (82nd), Student Mobility and Openness (86th), Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer (89th), and Culture and Values (96th).

Moreover, Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations, said the recognition showed the shared effort of the university in improving innovation, research, and global partnerships. He added that NORSU continues to build connections and improve its programs for students and the community.

Furthermore, Dr. Ryan O. Tayco, Chairperson of the WURI 2026 Committee and Main Campuses Director, thanked faculty members and collaborators for their efforts in submitting entries that placed among the top 100.

Under the leadership of University President Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi, the university continues to support innovation, inclusive education, and service to the community. The achievement also showed the hard work of faculty, staff, students, and partners.

This milestone shows NORSU’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through its work in education, research, and community engagement.

🎉𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆!🎉

With great pride and gratitude, we celebrate NORSU’s achievement of 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟵𝟭 in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, placing us among the Top 500 Innovative Universities in the world! 🌍✨

This milestone becomes even more meaningful as we shine across key areas of innovation and impact:

🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟲 – 𝗔𝟴. 𝗦𝗗𝗚 & 𝗘𝗦𝗚-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟱 – 𝗕𝟭. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟮𝟮 – 𝗔𝟰. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟮𝟴 – 𝗕𝟱. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟰𝟬 – 𝗔𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟱𝟲 – 𝗕𝟮. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟲𝟲 – 𝗖𝟴. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟳𝟭 - 𝗔𝟲. 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟳𝟭 – 𝗕𝟲. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲/𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟳𝟱 – 𝗖𝟲. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟴𝟮 – 𝗖𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟴𝟲 – 𝗔𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟴𝟵 – 𝗖𝟱. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿
🏅 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟵𝟲 – 𝗕𝟰. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲/𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀

Under the inspiring leadership of University President 𝘿𝙧. 𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙟𝙤𝙣 𝙀. 𝙔𝙖𝙨𝙞, this recognition reflects our shared vision of transforming education through innovation, inclusivity and service to the community.

To our dedicated faculty, hardworking staff, passionate students and supportive partners, this achievement is a testament to your commitment and belief in what NORSU stands for. 💙💛

Together, we continue to rise, innovate and make a difference, locally and globally. 🚀

06/05/2026

Week 3 of the 5-week Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Training was held on April 30, 2026, focusing on the values needed for a successful COIL project, such as commitment, dedication, motivation, hard work, time management, and going the extra mile.

The training, sponsored by COILConnect.org, Howard Community College (HCC), and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), brought together educators involved in international collaborative teaching. The session focused on practical ways to design and carry out COIL initiatives, while sharing examples and best practices for effective global classroom collaboration.

Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Director of the Office of the University International Relations of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), joined the session as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to strengthen global partnerships and expand international learning opportunities.

The activity supported Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by promoting better teaching practices and stronger international collaboration.