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2023

VSU’s ICT team successfully deploys free WIFI to all main campus dormsAs part of VSU’s Smart Campus project, the Information and Communication Technology Management Center (ICTMC) has deployed the university’s Free WiFi service to 25 dormitories and cottages at the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte.

Japanese university works with VSU on device dev’t for jackfruit and cassavaTottori University, one of Japan’s national universities, will be working with the Visayas State University on two research projects that hope to create devices that will be useful for jackfruit and cassava growers.

Golden rice gets promoted to local farmers in regional crop biotech forumA new rice variety that may become the key to addressing the lack of vitamin A in the body was officially introduced to the local farmers of Eastern Visayas through a symposium mainly organized by the newly created Department of Agriculture - Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC).

#GoingGlobal: AnSci faculty joins bioinformatics training in ThailandCyrill John Godinez, Ph.D. faculty-researcher of the VSU Department of Animal Science (DAS) is the lone #ProudViscan who attended the international training on bioinformatics in Thailand which is a modern tool to collect and analyze whole genome sequencing data (WGS) or the complete genetic make-up of plants and animals.

Prominent local businessmen topbill first ever AbanTeknolohiya forumIn line with VSU’s goal to improve the quality of life in the community through research, extension, technology, and innovation, a collaboration between four strong and dedicated offices hosted the first-ever AbanTeknolohiya: Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Fair and Industry-Academe Fireside Chat during the #VSUAnniv this year.

3 Indonesian faculty hold dialogue with CME on inclusive growthAssociate Professor Dr. Agus Hermawan, Certified Forensic Auditor Dr. Eka Ananta Sidharta, and Head of Quality Assurance Mr. Ahmad Fawaiq Suwanan from Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Indonesia visited Visayas State University as speakers of an event organized by the College of Management and Economics (CME).

2023 State of the University Address: For sustainability and greater opportunitiesTo our dearest Vice Presidents of the VSU system, the Directors of our ever-growing research units, our dynamic department heads, other members of the University Administrative and Academic Council, the Chancellors of our component campuses in Alangalang, Isabel, Tolosa, and Villaba, and the Deans of the Graduate School and Students, to our alumni who are here and watching us via our livestream, our administrative support staff, beloved students, guests, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant afternoon to all of you.

#VSUCentennial: Kokoy Romualdez and his push to build a world class universityBenjamin ‘Kokoy’ T. Romualdez is a former Governor of the Province of Leyte, who also served as Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States of America, China, and even Saudi Arabia.

A #ProudViscan’s journey to becoming one of the country’s best MayorsNot only do our #ProudViscans excel in the field of the academe and industry, but one of them is also a dynamic and progressive leader who is steering the development of Mandaue City—a highly urbanized and the richest city outside of Metro Manila according to 2019 data released by the Commission on Audit (COA) in January 2021.

2022

VSU NARC builds own tissue culture laboratory to boost local abaca industryTo revitalize the once vibrant local abaca industry in Eastern Visayas, the National Abaca Research Center (NARC) recently established an 18-million peso worth of Research and Instructional Building that will also house a dedicated Tissue Culture Laboratory.

VSU collabs with DOST and NRCP for freshwater studies in Eastern Visayas The launching of the first-ever research collaboration of VSU freshwater studies with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), and State Universities and Colleges within Region 8 marks a significant turning point for the university's freshwater research. By the same token, this collaboration is of paramount importance in filling the gaps of knowledge regarding the status and quality of the freshwater ecosystem in the Eastern Visayas and ensuring sufficient funding and resources.

200 solar-powered lamp posts in VSU Main Campus now fully operationalTo promote the use of clean and sustainable energy and ensure the security of 9,245 students enrolled at the VSU’s flagship school in Baybay City, the Physical Plant Office (PPO) finally completed the installation of 200 solar-powered lamp posts distributed in strategic locations in both the upper and lower campuses of the university.

#GoingGlobal: Czech Republic donates multi-million lab equipmentOfficials of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Philippines together with researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences visited the Visayas State University to officially inaugurate a multi-million peso laboratory for bioactive natural compounds inside the newly completed Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) held on October 24, 2022.

NCRC Visayas now ready to serve micro, small and medium enterprisesThe National Coconut Research Center (NCRC) in the Visayas is now the third unit within the VSU system to serve as a Shared Service Facility (SSF) for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Food for the Hungry taps PhilRootcrops for livelihood program in SamarVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

EDC to build an arboretum at VSU to showcase rich Philippine forestVSU President Edgardo E. Tulin commits to maintaining the EDC arboretum project that will soon be established inside the university.

VSU Physics profs conduct webinar on teaching technologies and app dev’tThe Department of Physics conducts a webinar in celebration for College of Arts and Sciences month.

VSU Villaba sets its eyes to putting regional research centers for goats and spicesVSU Villaba in sight as regional research center for small ruminants and spices.

2021

VSU gets 15M CHED grant to build smart campusVSU will soon receive a grant from the CHED to implement a project that will equip VSU towards becoming a smart-university.

VSU ties up with CHED, SEARCA to build national roadmap for Philippine agriculture educationThe Visayas State University (VSU) together with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) will soon be developing the five-year national roadmap that will set future policy directions for higher education in agriculture in the Philippines.

More local agri startups ready for incubation, as VSU ATBI program enters phase 2The Visayas State University is committed to launching more agricultural business startups in Eastern Visayas in the next two years with the continuation of the National Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation (ATBI) Program Phase 2.

VSU campus radio launches program on disaster preparedness with East-West CenterDYDC-FM 104.7, the official campus radio of the Visayas State University, launched its first-ever community drama laboratory on disaster preparedness held on December 22, 2020.

PH fisheries agency adopts feasibility app developed by VSU engineering profThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is now the second government agency to partner with the VSU Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) for a training program that will use this computer software to analyze the practicality of a proposed research project or plan.

2019

On CME’s 11th year, NEDA USec affirms VSU’s role in rebuilding PH economyThe Visayas State University, just like other universities and colleges, is an important player to reset, rebound and recover the Philippine economy in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VSU recognized as a MicroTik AcademyVSU is recognized as a MikroTik Academy, making it qualified to offer internationally recognized MCNA certification for free.

Ormoc, Baybay businessmen to promote VSU-ViCARP’s agri, food tech business incubator programVSU-ViCARP and Ormoc, Baybay businessmen forged an agreement to promote the AFTBI program.

VSU physics prof lauded for inventing low-cost security camHe presented his paper during the back-to-back 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology and 21st Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) National Physics Conference from October 17 to 19, 2019 at Mapua University, Intramuros, Manila.

PhilRootcrops showcases zero-waste processing for sweet potato in international congressUsing a zero-waste system, the production consumes less energy, which eventually lowers its carbon footprint by utilizing its oil up to 15 times. As such, the conversion of the used oil into biodiesel is even possible.

CME conducts seminar on the TRAIN lawCME conducted a seminar on the TRAIN law held at the RDE Hall on February 28, 2018.

VSU co-hosts reg’l biochem and molecular biology foraTo promote advancement in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology in the country, the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) - Visayas Chapter hosted its 2nd Regional Symposium on February 21-22, 2019 at the Visayas State University Convention Center.

#ProudViscan: VSU engineering grad starts consultancy firm on hydrology Engr. Omar P. Jayag, an alumnus of Visayas State University (VSU), joins the booming Cebu City business industry as he leads their company specializing in holistic water management solutions, the Terra-Hydrology Corporation.

2019

Industry leader Glenwood Tech shares food safety tools, innovations at VSUVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

VSU offers training on economic research methodsTraining on economic research methods is now on going at VSU's Center for Continuing Education. This is brought to you by VSU's Department of Economics.

2018

VSU launches first TBI in Eastern VisayasVSU officially launched its Technology Business Incubator program via the inauguration of a one-story building held on March 1, 2018.

2017

Sweet potato farmers, processors to become entrepreneursVSU PhilRootcrops, in partnership with national and international agencies, is helping farmers take control of the business of their harvests.

VSU offers livelihood options for nat’l greening program beneficiaries Trainings on quality seedling, and high-value vegetable production for NGP beneficiaries are on-going.

VSU shares technologies to up PH agri sector VSU showcased its science and technology products to the whole country to help better its agricultural sector.

2016

VSU launches carbon trading with German groupVSU entered into an agreement with NatureLife-International in Germany for carbon emissions trading making the university the first in the Visayas to institutionalize carbon dioxide compensation.

SEARCA, ViCAARP to promote agric dev’t in Inopacan, LeyteSEARCA and the VSU-hosted VICAARP forged agreement with the local government of Inopacan, Leyte, to implement the project that will promote sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Rainforestation specialists meet at VSU for capacity growthRainforestation trainers and practitioners in the Visayas converged at VSU for a capacity-building convention organized by the The Rain Forestation Restoration Initiative.

Apps to up agricultural yieldVSU's partners in agricultural initiatives have just made agriculture "cool" for the millennials.

Biotechnology is a solution for world hunger—VSU studentHere's what VSU Biotech students have to say about the role of biotechnology in food security.

ECOSystem: VSU’s centerpiece for developmentVSU President Dr. Edgardo Tulin delivers good news for VSU faculty and staff, students, and other stakeholders.

VSU joins violence against women nationwide campaignVSU joins the “Orange-Your-Icon” 18-day campaign for a community free from violence against women and girls.

2015

Farming is cool, smart, sexy, humane—VSU alumna, TOWNS awardeeVSU alumna who founded an agribusiness organization shares her perspective about farming in the Philippines.

WorldFish launches abaca rehab coalition in Sogod, So. LeyteThe WorldFish, an international research organization that harnesses fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty, spearheaded the launching of the coalition for abaca rehabilitation on February 2, 2015 at the Plenary Hall of the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) in Sogod, Southern Leyte. The coalition aims to help realize the hopes and dreams of farmers in rehabilitating the abaca farms in Maac and Mahayahay, and scale out to Maria Plana and Javier in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

DOST-8 leads the inception meeting for STCBF abaca projectWith funding support of more than PhP2-million from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and as a member of the abaca rehab coalition spearheaded by the WorldFish, the Department of Science and Technology in Region 8 (DOST-8) conducted an inception meeting for its S&T community-based farm project on abaca with its cooperating agencies: abaca farmer-representatives, LGUs of Sogod and other abaca rehab coalition members on February 20, 2015 at the Municipal Hall of Sogod, So. Leyte.

DBS faculty members conduct R&D workshopThe Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) conducted a workshop on January 15, 2015 at the department’s AACCUP Room to formulate research agenda and eventually make project proposals aligned with the R and D Agenda of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) where DBS belongs. The activity took place in response to the request of Assoc. Prof. Rosalina D. Poliquit, CAS R&D Coordinator, to come up with the DBS R&D Agenda which will be integrated in the overall R&D Agenda of the College

JAK Project 6 conducts training for farmers and ATsThe Jackfruit Project headed by Dr. Wolfreda T. Alesna, as Project Leader, facilitated the training on Cleft Grafting and Nursery Management on March 24, 2015 at the Abuyog Experimental Station (AES) in Abuyog, Leyte.

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