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Details: Written by Derek Alviola; Published: 19 August 2020

VSU President Edgardo E. Tulin delivering his opening message to more than 3,300 live online viewers of the VSU Student Onboarding Training.

The total student population of the VSU system grew by about 1,500 students or 13% despite the threat of COVID-19.

Details: Written by Visayas State University; Published: 05 August 2020

For education in the midst of a pandemic, we believe nobody should be left behind.

We have worked for months to prepare to make “flexible learning” happen for the new school year. As we open a new semester, we would like everyone to be oriented with everything we are doing in the new normal.

Details: Written by Mark Quevedo; Published: 27 July 2020

Under the Graduate Fellowship Program for Foreign Graduate Students, Ten (10) slots will be available; 5 slots for PhD and 5 slots for the Master's Program. Foreign students can enroll in the following programs: PhD in Animal Science, Agricultural Education, Entomology, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology. For Master’s students, they can take any of the Master’s Programs offered at VSU. PhD in Agronomy and Soil Science, and MSc in Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics will also be the other options to take once the moratorium in the offering of new graduate programs is lifted by the Commission on Higher Education.

Details: Written by Jamie Faith De Veyra; Published: 16 July 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our mental health.

The unforeseen turn of events with the quarantine, isolation, and uncertainty, have made experts concerned about the possible harm on everyone’s well-being. Many anticipate cases of anxiety and depression to rise.

Details: Written by Allen Gil; Published: 16 July 2020

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finally concluded the highly contested national highway road widening project along Visayas State University (VSU) Main Campus earlier this July 2020.

Details: Written by Allen Gil; Published: 11 July 2020

VSU CARES. Ms. Cristie Cyrene Tauy, one of USSO’s guidance counselors, facilitates the sharing of experiences among stranded Viscans about their personal journey during the pandemic.

The University Student Services Office (USSO) spearheads a mental health counseling session to more than 40 stranded dorm occupants who are currently billeted inside the Baybay City campus since March 16, 2020.