In a bid to promote financial literacy and safeguard the integrity of the Philippine currency, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted an informative lecture at Kalinga State University today. The event drew an enthusiastic audience comprising faculty, staff, third and fourth-year college students, and senior high school students.
In a significant stride towards advancing the development of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), KSU President Dr. Eduardo T. Bagtang, together with other CAR-SUCs Presidents, convened a crucial meeting with Senator Loren Legarda at the Senate in Manila yesterday. The meeting aimed to discuss and seek possible funding for the proposed CAR-SUC projects—an outcome of their previous meeting with DBM Secretary Pangandaman held in Baguio City on April 26, 2023.
Kalinga State University (KSU) marked its 7th University Charter Day with a grand celebration on May 19, 2023. The event, held under the theme "KSU in the Now Normal: C.R.E.A.T.E.S.," which stands for "Continues the ripple of excellence; activates teamwork and engagement to success," showcased the university's commitment to fostering excellence, collaboration, and success.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Kalinga State University (KSU) has catapulted to new heights in the esteemed World University Rankings for Innovation 2023. Displaying an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, KSU has secured its position among the top 200 universities worldwide, surging from its previous rank of 195 to an impressive rank of 162. The accomplishment is even more noteworthy considering the heightened level of difficulty in this year's evaluation process.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences has achieved a significant milestone in the field of social work education as it was awarded the Certificate of Institutional Membership by the National Association for Social Work Education, Inc. (NASWEI) on April 23, 2023, signed by the Association President, Dr. Bella Patricia G. Osalvo.
This esteemed recognition acknowledges KSU's active participation and commitment to the association throughout the year 2023.
KSU- Counselling, Testing, and Placement Center (CTPC) kicked off their annual Guidance Week Celebration today with a vibrant opening program held in front of the College of Education (COED) building during the flag ceremony. This year's theme, "I Matter: Caring and Loving Ourselves through Building Resiliency," aims to promote self-care and mental well-being among students, faculty, and staff.
In a significant development, the university announced the appointment of Dr. Maria Linda Gabit Gavino as its new physician. Dr. Gavino, a highly accomplished medical doctor and lawyer, took the oath of office today, May 2, 2023, at the university president's office. It is recalled that she took her first oath on April 17, 2023 as it was the effectivity of her appointment and assumption to work. Today's oath taking is an enactment with the presence of her family.