VSU forwards food security, zero hunger agenda through 2026 Nutrition Month
As the university officially launched its 2026 Nutrition Month celebration, VSU reaffirmed its commitment to advancing food security and nutrition by empowering communities to make healthier, more sustainable food choices while protecting the natural resources that sustain life. Anchored on the National Nutrition Council's (NNC) sub-theme, "Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!,” the celebration reinforces the goals of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028, recognizing that achieving Zero Hunger requires collective action to safeguard both people and the environment.
Read more ...VSU UDRMO unveils WAIS, strengthens climate resilience efforts
Visayas State University has officially introduced its Weather Advisory and Information System (WAIS), a new web-based application designed to enhance safety and climate resilience by delivering real-time, localized, and actionable weather advisories specifically tailored for the VSU main campus.
Read more ...DPWH Leyte 5th DEO completes, hands over three major infra projects to VSU
In line with its commitment to campus modernization, three major infrastructure projects were officially accepted by the Visayas State University (VSU) in a formal turnover ceremony on June 29, 2026 at the second floor of the Center for Continuing Education (CCE).
Read more ...#DiscoverWithVSU: Study pinpoints factors linked to ASF outbreaks in Leyte pig farms
For many families in Leyte, raising pigs is more than a livelihood. It helps put food on the table, pay school expenses, and provide a source of income during difficult times. When African Swine Fever (ASF) reached Leyte, the effects were felt not only by pig raisers but also by the communities that depend on the swine industry.
Read more ...VSU pursues public service continuity plan, refines disaster resilience strategies
Visayas State University (VSU) key officials, together with the University Administrative Council (UADCO), pursued a continuity framework for public service and refined the disaster resilience strategies of the university during the comprehensive four-day Public Service Continuity Plan Training Workshop on June 23-26, 2026 at the RDE hall.
Read more ...VSU installs hybrid solar power system to strengthen ICT resilience
As one of the top performing State Universities and Colleges (SUC) in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ranking, Visayas State University (VSU) remains at the forefront of clean and renewable energy usage in the region, having recently installed a hybrid solar power system that provides energy for essential information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure.
Read more ...VICARP-VSU launches Visayas-wide GALING PCAARRD Kontra Krisis Projects
Of the sixty-three (63) Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives towards National Goals (GALING) PCAARRD Kontra Krisis Projects (GPKK) approved for funding by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) nationwide, five projects will be implemented in the Visayas under the leadership of the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (ViCARP) hosted by Visayas State University (VSU).
Read more ...VSU College of Medicine secures CHED approval, welcomes pioneer batch for AY 2026–2027
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved the Doctor of Medicine program, paving the way for the Visayas State University to welcome its first batch of medical students beginning Academic Year 2026–2027. Granted through the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD) and the Technical Panel for Medical Education, the approval covers the first- and second-year levels.
Read more ...VSU soars to 301-400 global bracket in 2026 THE Impact Ranking, emerges as top SUC in the Philippines
Visayas State University (VSU) achieved its highest placement yet in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, climbing to the 301-400 global bracket and placing among the world’s leading universities in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
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