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#DiscoverWithVSU: VSU grad students help pinpoint lead-resistant sweetpotato in US study

A groundbreaking research led by young VSU scientists offers hope for a safer food in lead-affected soils.
In a significant step toward a safer food production, graduate students from Visayas State University (VSU) studying at Louisiana State University (LSU) have identified a sweetpotato cultivar that absorbs less lead from contaminated soils.
Read more ...Freeze-dried banana innovation lands VSU Agribusiness students top award in Young Farmers Challenge

A group of fourth-year Agribusiness students from Visayas State University (VSU) clinched the top spot in the Intercollegiate Category of the 2024 Young Farmers Challenge and bagged Php 250,000 for their innovative food processing concept.
Read more ...VSU gathers national experts to rethink how future veterinarians are trained
In its ongoing work to reshape veterinary education in the Philippines, Visayas State University (VSU) opened its doors for the workshop on Classroom and Clinical Teaching in Veterinary Medical Education.
Read more ...VSU secures partnership from Baybay and Ormoc hospitals to support future College of Medicine

In preparation for the offering of its Doctor of Medicine program, Visayas State University (VSU) continues to build strong partnerships with local hospitals to serve as training grounds for its future medical students.
Read more ...VSU welcomes new international students, honors graduates
VSU recently welcomed its new international students from Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, with a week of activities from March 24-28, 2025. The International Affairs and Relations Office (IARO) organized several events to help the students settle in and get familiar with university life.
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