NWU Internationalization Office

09/09/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 — 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 2026
𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔

Northwestern University is pleased to announce the winners of this year's ASEAN Month Celebration competitions: the ASEAN-SDG Youth Action Challenge, ASEAN Quiz Bee, ASEAN Essay Writing Competition, and ASEAN Poster Making Contest, held under the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together."

The University extends its congratulations to all participating colleges and departments, for their outstanding demonstration of knowledge, creativity, and commitment to ASEAN unity and sustainable development.

ASEAN-SDG YOUTH ACTION CHALLENGE
1st Place: College of Allied Health Sciences - John Manuel Araga, Alwina Rosa Asuncion, and Shaine Kespher Coloma

2nd Place: College of Maritime Education - Maxcel S. Queturas, Edward Michael G. De Guzman Jr., and Jerwin Buduan Jr.

3rd Place: College of Business Education - Hans Rainier A. Eugenio, Justine Merill V. Fernandez, and Princess Angelie S. Labayan

ASEAN QUIZ BEE
1st Place: College of Business Education - Jyrah Kate Ventura, Alfrancis Luis, and Rogeline Melchor

2nd Place: College of Maritime Education - Dylan Claude Ranjo, Rommel Jan Juan, andKarl Dave I. Pascual

3rd Place: College of Allied Health Sciences - Krystel Joy Arucan, Karelle Christian Dumlao, and Marc Francis Mayubay

ASEAN ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION
1st Place: College of Arts and Sciences - Simply Shane U. Lagat

2nd Place: College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Kaiser Magno

3rd Place: College of Teacher Education - Jenny Panganiban

ASEAN POSTER MAKING CONTEST
1st Place: College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management -Mel Dela Cruz

2nd Place: College of Arts and Sciences - Julia Patricia Calma

3rd Place: College of Allied Health Sciences - Matthew Cristi Nicolas

The University thanks all student-participants, judges, and organizers whose efforts contributed to the success of this year's celebration.

04/09/2026

🌏💡 NWU YOUTH: READY FOR THE WORLD! 🚀

Big ideas. Bold voices. Real action. 🌱🔥

Through the ASEAN-SDG Youth Action Challenge, Northwestern University students stepped up to imagine solutions for a better, more sustainable future. 🌏

From local concerns to global challenges, our young changemakers showed that being ASEAN-ready means more than understanding the world—it means being willing to shape it. 💪✨

The future is coming.
And NWU Youth are ready to navigate it. Together. 🤝🌏

04/09/2026

🧠🎨📝 Brains? Checked. Creativity? Delivered. ASEAN spirit? Absolutely! 🌏

From answering the toughest ASEAN questions to creating eye-catching posters and writing inspiring essays, our students truly showed what it means to learn, create, and compete.

The ASEAN Quiz Bee, Poster Making Contest, and Essay Writing Contest weren't just competitions—they were celebrations of knowledge, creativity, and the vibrant diversity that unites Southeast Asia.

✨ Learning has never looked this fun.

04/09/2026

🍜🌶️ TASTE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA! 🌏✨

Who says you need a plane ticket to experience Southeast Asia? ✈️👀

For one exciting celebration, Southeast Asia came to NWU! 🇵🇭🇮🇩🇲🇾🇹🇭🇻🇳🇸🇬🇰🇭🇱🇦🇲🇲🇧🇳

Students took a flavorful journey across the region as they enjoyed the rich, diverse, and mouthwatering culinary traditions of Southeast Asia—all in one place! 🤤🍴

From familiar favorites to new flavors waiting to be discovered, every bite became a celebration of culture, connection, and ASEAN diversity.

04/09/2026

One ASEAN, many stories, countless possibilities! 💙❤️💛

Northwestern University celebrates ASEAN Month 2026 with the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” 🇵🇭🇦🇸🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳

The celebration kicked off with vibrant cultural performances that welcomed participants to the ASEAN Youth Forum, where meaningful conversations took center stage. 🎭🌏

With insights from Prof. Jezreel Larry Caunca, Dr. Nicky Boy Valdez, and Dr. Yolanda Lao, our students explored Futures Literacy, Youth Leadership, and the Sustainable Development Goals—equipping the next generation to understand the world, shape possibilities, and navigate the future together. 🌱💡

19/08/2026

𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇!

August is ASEAN Month, and Northwestern University is joining the celebration!

This year, we carry the theme “𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.”

As part of the University’s commitment to internationalization, this year’s celebration brings ASEAN closer to our campus through activities that allow students to learn about the region, appreciate its diverse cultures, and engage with ideas on regional cooperation, youth participation, and our shared future.

Because internationalization begins with understanding the world around us—and recognizing that we are part of a region that moves forward...𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. 🌏🤝

Join us as the NWU community celebrates ASEAN Month 2026 this coming August 20.

08/08/2026

Today, ASEAN marks its 59th anniversary, celebrating nearly six decades of unity, cooperation, and friendship among the nations of Southeast Asia. As we commemorate this milestone, we recognize the strength of our shared values and our collective commitment to building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous region.

As one ASEAN community, let us move forward with unity and purpose as we navigate our future, together.

31/07/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐍𝐖𝐔 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 5 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

The Internationalization Office continues to champion Northwestern University's commitment to global excellence by fostering meaningful partnerships and expanding academic opportunities beyond our shores. We are proud to share the latest issue of The NWU Gazette, "Opening the World's Door: Northwestern University's Journey towards Internationalization," which showcases the strides we've made in building bridges across borders and cultures.

Read the full story now: bit.ly/TheNWUGazette5

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐖𝐔 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 - 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Explore Northwestern University's journey towards internationalization and discover how NWU continues to open doors to global opportunities through meaningful partnerships, academic excellence, and international engagement.

Read the latest issue today:
bit.ly/TheNWUGazette5

21/07/2026

17/07/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐄) 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐂𝐎𝐈𝐋) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚.

From June 5 to July 10, 2026, the six-week Business Analytics program engaged over 80 MBA and BSBA students from both universities in virtual lectures, intercultural exchanges, collaborative projects, and analytics exercises. Led by faculty including Dr. Eric S. Parilla, the initiative marked a historic milestone for COBE and NWU, demonstrating effective internationalization through technology-enabled collaboration without physical mobility. The program concluded with student presentations and reflections, strengthening the partnership and setting a model for future global virtual learning initiatives at the university.