Students, faculty, and alumni under the Department of Biotechnology (DBt) including former Visayas State University (VSU) President Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin showcased the discipline and advances of biotechnology during Biotech 101 for Educators and Students, last November 22, at the Sky Hall, SM Seaside City, Cebu.

Participants along with various organizations and societies in the Visayas State University (VSU) took part in DEKADA: The Yolanda 10th Year Anniversary Commemoration as they lent ears to several topics from esteemed guest speakers with the theme: Remembering Our Past and Charting Our Commitment for a Proactive Society Against Climate Adversity", November 8, at the Visayas State University (VSU) Gymnatorium.

Marigold G. Lao, a VSU fresh grad, recently made buzz after presenting her study at the 2023 ASEAN Conference on Medicinal Forest Trees last September 5, 2023, in Clark Pampanga. Her research revolves on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of peptide-rich extracts of "Kolong-kugon", a study that can potentially open new doors towards more opportunities in the future - not just for VSU, but for the Philippines.

Twelve students from the Viscan YouthMappers (VYM) of Visayas State University participated in the Pista ng Mapa 2023 hosted by the University of the Philippines Tacloban College, Tacloban City, Leyte last November 21-23.

Amaranth, like any other student publication in universities, has gone through hurdles in the past years. We faced a fair share of issues along the way but we were able to overcome them through hard work, commitment to ethical journalism, and most importantly, an unwavering support rallying on our side from our university president, Dr. Edgardo Tulin. 

Another success story from a #ProudViscan; Dr. Jerry D. Imbong, a faculty at the newly established Department of Philosophy and Social Science (DPSS) made it to the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index ranking. The man who discovered his love for Philosophy as a young man upon his entrance into the seminary in 1997, now brings pride to the Viscan community as he ranks as one of the top scientists in the Philippines.

AMARANTH’s Managing Editor Efren Cyril Bocar and Opinion Editor Khietanya Ruth De La Corta joined other publication representatives from An Lantawan of Leyte Normal University (LNU), The Pillar from the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), The Pillar from Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), UP Vista from the University of the Philippines -Tacloban (UPTC), and College Editors Guild of the Philippines -Eastern Visayas (CEGP-EV) to discuss important concepts and discourse on curating effective community journalism.