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.

After four years of hiatus, university-wide sportsmanship and comradeship made a comeback on the battleground as the Salingkusog 2023 officially commenced with an opening ceremony yesterday, September 19 at the Visayas State University (VSU) Upper Campus Oval. 

It’s time to salute our 2023 graduates because it’s graduation season once again! After dedicating more or less 20 years of your lives to studying, you’ve finally earned a bachelor’s degree. At last, you can celebrate free from academic anxiety, show off the new academic regalia, and write the mandatory graduation post to honor yourself and your loved ones. It's among life's most joyful moments - the fruit of diligence and commitment that you've embarked on since primary school.

So you’ve graduated; now what?

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.

A gay guy and a straight guy being the best of friends is in fact, a culture in the university’s DNA. To my knowledge, a gay guy and a straight guy can be seen walking in the hallway together, studying in the same pod, eating lunch together, and most importantly, sitting on a bench chitchatting with one another. This friendship is known as the Bromosexual relationship, a blend of the two words: ‘bro’  from the word brother + homosexual. Aside from its quirky wordplay, what does it actually mean and does it exist outside of VSU?

Senate Bill No. 2020 or the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023 hurdles final Senate Approval on May 31, 2023, showing a sneak peek into what could be a new chapter of the Philippines’ economic journey.  

On paper, it aims to better the economic and financial situation of the Philippines; hailed by supporters as a catalyst for economic advancement, while opponents raise concerns over the persistent vagueness of goals, potential exploitation and irredeemable loss in returns.

Viscan alum JP Corton and ABELS senior student Judah Torejas bags the Special Jury Prize for their film "Nalumos Akong Papa sa Sabaw", during the Sine Kabataan Film Festival held last Sep 22-24 at the Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

An incoming 4th-year Geodetic Engineering (GE) student has been selected as one of only three representatives from the Philippines to participate in the Asian Summer Class program, which will be hosted in Thailand from August 21 to September 1.

Visayas State University (VSU) is a home for many individuals to learn and unlock their full potential: a stage where life is slowly getting real and exciting and a training ground where our experiences brew at a slow pace allowing us to prepare ourselves for life’s next phase. Dr. Rowena P. Varela of Caraga State University is one of many people that demonstrates these attributes.