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).

To our ever dynamic and visionary University President, Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes; Chancellor Bon Anthony Costillas of VSU Villaba Campus; equally respected Vice Presidents, Deans of Colleges, and other university heads, to the proud parents, and of course, our dear graduates, a pleasant afternoon! 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.