In a landmark milestone for Visayas State University (VSU), Dr. Christina A. Gabrillo, a professor from the Department of Development Communication, has become the first Filipina to participate in the 5th World Shiology Forum, held on October 28-31, 2025 in Haikou, China. 

Visayas State University-Department of Biological Sciences (VSU-DBS) strengthened its citizen science initiatives in Ormoc City through a Marine Ecosystem Monitoring and Biodiversity Awareness Seminar held on October 29, 2025, at the Ormoc City Public Library. 

Visayas State University once again recorded a perfect performance in the November 2025 Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE), with all first-time exam takers passing and five graduates securing spots in the Top 10 of the board rankings. 

The House Committee on Agriculture and Food  has approved House Bill (HB) No. 2045, a proposed measure led by Representative of the Fifth District of Leyte Carl Nicolas C. Cari that will formally elevate the Visayas State University (VSU) as the core research hub for the coconut industry in the Visayas. 

Photo Courtesy of Dr. Victor B. Asio

The Society for the Advancement of Philippine Soil Science (SAPSS) successfully conducted the International Seminar on Soil Examination and Field Description at Visayas State University (VSU) on October 21-24, 2025, which aims to promote stronger collaboration and share knowledge in soil science.

Visayas State University (VSU) kicked off its week-long celebration of World Soil Day 2025 with an international lecture series led by Dr. Marcin Świtońiak and Dr. Przemysław Charzyński of Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) in Toruń, Poland. 

Visayas State University continues to uphold its strong academic reputation after its first-time takers scored a 100% passing rate during the November 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE). The results were released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Saturday, November 29, 2025.