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CLSU to hail 594 Midyear Graduands; 111 with Academic Honors and Special Awards

Feb. 12, 2024

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Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will hold its 33rd Midyear Commencement Exercises with the theme “Generating Knowledge, Cultivating Partnerships and Nurturing Entrepreneurial Skills in Advancing Agricultural Innovations” to hail 594 graduands with their respective academic degrees on February 16, 2024 at the Dr. Pedro A. Abella Graduation Site. Among the graduands, 111 will be receiving academic honors and special awards led by Angelica G. Quitalig, a BS Biology student who achieved the highest academic honor and will graduate as Magna Cum Laude (1.31). As class valedictorian, she will address her fellow graduands during the Tea Party and Recognition Program set on February 14. The graduating class includes 283 graduands from the College of Agriculture, 29 from College of Arts and Social Sciences; 15 from College of Business Administration and Accountancy; 18 from College of Education; 126 from College of Engineering; 36 from College of Fisheries; 11 from College of Home Science and Industry; 58 from College of Science; 2 from College of Veterinary Science and Medicine; and 16 from the Distance, Open, and Transnational University. An ecumenical and baccalaureate service will also be held on February 15 as part of the graduation ceremonies to celebrate the success of the ‘golden grains’ before they join the roll of work-ready CLSUans. The commencement exercise will be live-streamed via the CLSU official Facebook page. You may access the graduation program via this link: http://tinyurl.com/CLSU33rdMidyearGrad Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! #33rdMidyearGraduands #CLSUTasselFlip

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