One hundred twenty-two years have passed, and our beloved West Visayas State University stands tall and proud as one of the top Universities in the Philippines.
From our vibrant main campus, with its integrated laboratory school and twelve degree-granting tertiary schools and colleges, to our six external campuses and the WVSU Medical Center, we have grown and flourished.
Today, we proudly offer 98 remarkable programs, including 64 baccalaureate, 3 post-baccalaureate, and 31 graduate programs.
Our legacy of excellence is not just in numbers but in the impact we make.
We are honored to be recognized as the National Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and the National Center of Development in Nursing. Our Lambunao Campus also stands proud as the National Center of Development in Agriculture and Forestry.
We celebrate our most recent triumph at the 3rd Regional Quality Awards. We have been recognized for our outstanding board performance in the Physician Licensure Examination, Nursing Licensure Examination, and Licensure Examination for Teachers.
We have excelled in community extension, research, internationalization initiatives, peace education, and as a model implementer of SIKAP. Additionally, we have received prestigious recognition for our support of CHED Region VI’s endeavors.
This honor is because of your perseverance to deliver only the best to our dear students.
I express my congratulations and my deepest gratitude to the WVSU community and our partners who have made this possible.
These accolades are more than just trophies; they signify our commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, community service, and global engagement.
As we look to the future, it is time to accelerate our journey towards becoming a leading Research University. This means realigning our goals and persistently raising the bar of our performance across our University System.
We are crafting a transformative roadmap to meet the needs of our stakeholders and ensure the highest standards in educational services. This includes expanding our facilities, enhancing our digital infrastructure, and creating innovative learning spaces.
To make this vision a reality, we will continuously strive to acquire more resources for our physical infrastructure transformation. With our partners, we will enhance our research laboratories, upgrade our existing classrooms with cutting-edge technology, and develop more green spaces on campus to promote sustainability and well-being.
Reaffirming our goals, we are dedicated to producing research-oriented leaders and professionals through effective instruction and quality research engagements.
We aim to foster a culture of academic excellence by providing our faculty with opportunities for professional development, investing in state-of-the-art research facilities, and offering competitive research grants.
Strengthening our internationalization and linkages programs will be crucial to benchmark and implement our developmental strategies effectively. This will involve forming strategic partnerships with leading global universities and research institutions, participating in international conferences, and facilitating student and faculty exchange programs.
Since 2021, we have made significant strides in our international partnerships. Our aggressive program assessment, implementation, and funding efforts have resulted in numerous collaborations with international universities and recognition through initiatives such as CALOHEA (Capacity Building in Higher Education) and Project FORTH (Fostering Research and Training in Higher Education).
These partnerships have enriched our academic programs, provided our students with global perspectives, and enhanced our research capabilities.
Aligned with our goal to innovate and generate new knowledge and technology through research and creative output, we are upgrading our systems to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Embracing the integration of artificial intelligence, robotics, connectivity, analytics, the Internet of Things, quantum computing, and other technologies, we are poised to transform the future of education.
We will develop new programs which will focus on these advanced technologies, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern world.
In maintaining and developing our high-impact, research-based extension programs, we are committed to addressing community needs and institutionalizing the transfer of mature technologies to enhance productivity.
This aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing our role in eradicating poverty and hunger while promoting peace, prosperity, and environmental protection. Our extension programs will focus on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and community health, ensuring that our research benefits society at large.
Lastly, we are dedicated to upholding our best practices in fiscal management and streamlining our standardized policies for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintaining our systems and standards for academic, research, and administrative operations is essential for our continued success. We will implement robust financial planning and management practices, conduct regular audits, and seek continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations.
These four goals are the pillars of our University’s direction, and I need your full support to achieve our shared vision of success.
Once again, we shall work as ONE, so we can win, as ONE.
Malipayon kag madinalag-on nga anibersaryo, West Visayas State University!!!
Category: President Corner
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Dr. Villaruz’s message on WVSU 122th Foundation Day
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Dr. Villaruz joins Balik Roxas Hall with med alumni
Dr. Joselito Villaruz attended “Balik Roxas Hall,” the WVSU College of Medicine Grand Alumni Homecoming on July 11, 2024. This gathering aimed to reminisce and rekindle memories among taga-West medical doctors.
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Dr. Villaruz’s gratitude message to WVSU faculty and staff
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲!
As we close the chapter on another successful academic year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional faculty and staff of West Visayas State University. The recent commencement exercises were a testament to your unwavering dedication, tireless effort, and outstanding commitment to excellence.
As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let us also celebrate each one of you. Thank you for your remarkable contributions and for making West Visayas State University a beacon of excellence in education.
Together, we have accomplished so much, and I am confident that with your continued support, we will achieve even greater milestones in the future. Once again, congratulations and thank you for an exceptional academic year! With sincere gratitude,
𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗙. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘇, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗, 𝗙𝗣𝗣𝗦
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Dr. Villaruz strengthens ties with WVSU, UTM, UPSI
𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗙. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘇 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮 (𝗨𝗧𝗠) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘀 (𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗜).
They are set to sign a Letter of Collaboration (LoC) with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This significant milestone marks a major leap forward in WVSU’s internationalization efforts.
These partnerships are set to foster knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and academic resource sharing between our institutions. By enhancing educational and research experiences for both students and faculty, we are contributing to the advancement of higher education on a global scale.
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Dr. Villaruz praises WVSU Main Campus graduates
𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀!
It is my utmost pleasure to recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our esteemed graduates. You have reached this milestone, and I am proud to say that you have earned it. Your journey has not been easy, but you have shown resilience and determination. You are now equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to take on the challenges of the world. As you embark on this new chapter of your lives, I encourage you to stay true to yourselves, stay humble, and stay connected to your alma mater. Remember that your WVSU education is a gift that will continue to shape and mold you into the leaders of tomorrow.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!
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Dr. Villaruz praises CON Batch Zephyr on their Pinning Ceremony
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐙𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐫, 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲!
“These pins signify more than just completion of your degrees; they symbolize your readiness to wholeheartedly embrace the noble vocation you have chosen—a profession rooted in service and kindness. Beyond the knowledge and skills you have acquired, our university has instilled in you the principles of professionalism and ethical conduct. As nurses entrusted with the sanctity of human life, you are expected to deliver quality, compassionate care to your patients.
𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀.” – 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙤 𝙁. 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙯, 𝙈.𝘿.,𝙋𝙝.𝘿.,𝙁𝙋𝙋𝙎𝙎𝙐𝘾 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙄𝙑
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Dr. Villaruz joins WVSU Pototan Campus Commencement Exercises
Yesterday marked a momentous occasion as the outstanding achievements of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Pototan Campus graduates were celebrated. Their relentless hard work, dedication, and perseverance have culminated in reaching this significant milestone.
As they embark on their next chapters, they are expected to continue shining brightly and making a positive impact on the world. To the graduates, remember that this is just the beginning. Their journey of lifelong learning, growth, and success continues.
They are now proud WVSU alumni, and everyone is excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish. All the best, taga-WEST!
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Dr. Villaruz joins WVSU Himamaylan City campus Commencement Exercises
Yesterday marked a momentous occasion as the outstanding achievements of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Himamaylan City Campus graduates were celebrated. Their relentless hard work, dedication, and perseverance have culminated in reaching this significant milestone.
As they embark on their next chapters, they are expected to continue shining brightly and making a positive impact on the world. To the graduates, remember that this is just the beginning. Their journey of lifelong learning, growth, and success continues.
They are now proud WVSU alumni, and everyone is excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish. All the best, taga-WEST!
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Dr. Villaruz celebrates WVSU Janiuay campus Commencement Exercises
Today marks a momentous occasion as the outstanding achievements of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Janiuay Campus graduates are celebrated. Their relentless hard work, dedication, and perseverance have culminated in reaching this significant milestone. As they embark on their next chapters, they are expected to continue shining brightly and making a positive impact on the world.
To the graduates, remember that this is just the beginning. Their journey of lifelong learning, growth, and success continues. They are now proud WVSU alumni, and everyone is excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish.
All the best, taga-WEST!
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WVSU wins big at 3rd Regional Quality Awards
West Visayas State University achieved remarkable success at the 3rd Regional Quality Awards of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), securing multiple accolades that highlight its excellence across various fields. The university received the following awards:
- Multiple Outstanding Board Performance Award for the Physician Licensure Examination, Nursing Licensure Examination, and Licensure Examination for Teachers
- Award for Excellence in Community Extension
- Award for Excellence in Research
- Award for Excellence in Internationalization Initiatives
- Award for Excellence in Peace Education
- Model Implementer: SIKAP
- Recognition for the Provision of Support to CHEDRO VI’s Endeavors
These awards underscore West Visayas State University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, community service, and global engagement.
Congratulations to the entire WVSU community for these outstanding achievements!
