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SEKDER Seminar Ignites Leadership Spirit in CLSU Students

Aug. 16, 2024

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To rekindle the leadership spirit within the CLSU Students, the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) organized the leadership seminar entitled "SEKDER: Steering Excellence through Knowledge, Development, and Empowered Rights" on August 14, 2024 at the CLSU Auditorium. The event featured prominent leaders in the university, including Ms. Alojone V. Viterbo, a former student leader, and Vivencio Saulong Awardee, as well as Dr. Roy Searca Jose P. Dela Cruz, Faculty Regent and Acting Dean of the College of Engineering, who shared their valuable leadership experiences and insights to inspire emerging student leaders. Meanwhile, one of the guest speakers at the event was Atty. Jose Manuel "Chel" Diokno, Chairperson of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), wherein he broadens the knowledge of students on "Freedom of Expression on Campus: The Role of Students in Upholding Justice and Equality." In his talk, he underscored the importance of protecting freedom of expression within academic settings and society. He highlighted the crucial role that students play in advocating for justice and equality quoting “Ang pwersa ng Kabataan ang Kapangyarihan ng Bayan”. The event also included a prerecorded video message from Former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros, who delivered inspiring messages to the CLSU community. Over 1,000 students participated in the seminar, demonstrating their enthusiasm to be a key mover of change, excellence, and empowerment.

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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.

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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.

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