op@clsu.edu.ph (044) 940 8785
CLSU Logo

Central Luzon State University

Science City of Muñoz, 3120 Nueva Ecija, Philippines

University

CLSU Hosts 9 Foreign Students under Fulbright-Hays Program

Jul. 05, 2023

Stratcom | SCO

Foreign students composed of 8 undergrad students from Northern Illinois University (NIU) and 1 from the College of DuPage, Illinois, USA are now being hosted by the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) under the project “The Philippines’ Coffee and Carabao Culture and Language: Tagalog Language Immersion in Northern and Southern Rural Philippines” funded by the Fulbright-Hays program of the United States Department of Education. The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will facilitate the northern Philippines leg of the program from July 1 to 26, after they completed their activities organized by Cavite State University from June 6 to 30, 2023. Along with the students are 2 NIU professors and 1 professor from Sauk Valley Community College as project evaluator. During the welcome luncheon, Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President, together with Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, VP for Administration, and Dr. Jay C. Santos, Dean of the College of Arts and Social Sciences welcomed the participants and showed their support to this international endeavor. Furthermore, cultural activities like discussions on indigenous people, rice planting, learning Philippine language and culture, cooking Filipino dishes, and radio broadcasting will be the highlight of the program where the participants are expected to learn Filipino values and traditions. Other activities such as welcome dinner, agri-tourism tour, cultural nights and a lecture series will also be part of the experiential activity of the program.

Other Stories

TESO Continues CAT Promotion Through Pencil Donation Drive

Passed from the hands of hopeful dreamers to the hands of young learners, the Testing and Evaluation Services Office (TESO) continues its promotion of the CLSU Admission Test (CAT) while extending support to the primary learners of the DepEd-CLSU Elementary Laboratory School through a Pencil Donation Drive themed “Ang Lapis Mo, Ang Susulat sa mga Pangarap Ko” on September 28, 2026. University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella led the distribution of 1,300 pencils to 600 pupils, alongside Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Head of the Testing and Evaluation Center Dr. Elmer D. Dela Rosa, and School Principal Jocelyn De Guzman. The Pencil Donation Drive forms part of the CAT promotion campaign and was made possible through the contributions of examinees who took the previous CAT.

Sep. 30, 2026

CLSU, Soroptimist International Launch ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship for Female Agriculture Students

Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its Office of Student Affairs (OSA), officially inked a Memorandum of Agreement with Soroptimist International of Metro Manila Northwest District to establish the ATE GOES AGRI Scholarship Program: Advancing Growth, Resilience, and Inclusion through Education. The MOA signing was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Dr. OSA Dean Irene G. Bustos, and District Director Ms. Jennifer Joan Bayot. The event was witnessed by Ms. Josephine D. Cariño. The educational assistance program empowers financially disadvantaged young women pursuing agriculture degrees by building their technical and leadership skills to prepare them for careers in sustainable agriculture, food security, and community development. This partnership will benefit five qualified female students from the CLSU College of Agriculture who demonstrate financial need. Each scholar will receive a PHP20,000 stipend for the academic year. The CLSU-OSA will facilitate the program's implementation, tasked with screening applicants, verifying academic status, monitoring scholars, and managing progress reports. This new partnership underscores a shared commitment to breaking financial barriers for women in agriculture, equipping the next generation of female leaders to drive innovation in their communities.

Sep. 30, 2026

CLSU Sustains Reporter Status in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) has once again sustained its Reporter status in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings following a comprehensive evaluation of its institutional performance. This ranking framework assessed the university across fundamental areas, including teaching environment, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. Marking its fourth consecutive year of inclusion in THE-WUR, CLSU remains committed to achieving a ranked position by strengthening its research output, expanding scholarly publications, and enhancing global academic collaborations.

Sep. 30, 2026

View More