25/07/2026
In preparation for the upcoming ENROLLMENT PERIOD, the OFFICE of UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR coordinated with the DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE to conduct coaching sessions focused on student assessment and validation procedures for the enrollment process.
This collaborative effort aims to ensure seamless transactions, efficient workflows, and smooth access to services for all students throughout the activity.
15/07/2026
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | NURSING APTITUDE TEST (NAT) RESULTS
The Sulu State University โ School of Nursing is pleased to announce that 150 applicants have successfully passed the Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT) and are now qualified for the interview and written exam, which will take place on July 16, 2026 at 8 am.
Passers will be notified individually through text message. Please ensure that your contact number is active and accessible.
For further details and inquiries, kindly visit the Sulu State University โ School of Nursing Building
Congratulations to all the qualified applicants! We wish you the very best as you take the next step toward becoming future nurses.
14/07/2026
Thank you very much, Maโam Charisma Samparani Ututalum, CESE for your invaluable support and guidance.
This training serves a critical role in streamlining and elevating the efficiency of our universityโs enrollment process. It has effectively equipped department clerks with the skills and knowledge needed to properly and accurately evaluate student grades, strengthening their confidence and precision in this key responsibility. Additionally, it has empowered faculty members handling enrollment to carry out their assessment duties thoroughly, consistently, and without unnecessary delays.
This successful initiative stands as another remarkable achievement made possible through the collective effort and strong partnership between the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) and the Digital Transformation Office
(DTO).
We also extend our sincere gratitude to all Deans of every department and school for your invaluable cooperation, and for sending your faculty members to participate in this training.
07/014/2026
14/07/2026
Congratulations ๐
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 10! ๐ฉบ๐ฉท
Sulu State University โ School of Nursing proudly congratulates the Top 10 examinees in the Nursing Aptitude Test held last June 13โ14, 2026.
14/07/2026
Training on Evaluation and Updated Enrollment
July 14, 2026
The Registrar's Office, in coordination with the DTO, successfully conducted a Training on Evaluation and Updated Enrollment for selected faculty members, office clerks, and department heads. The training aimed to familiarize participants with the updated enrollment procedures, student evaluation guidelines, and institutional policies to ensure a smooth and efficient enrollment process.
The session included discussions on the proper evaluation of student academic records, implementation of updated enrollment procedures, and clarification of roles and responsibilities. Participants actively shared their experiences, raised concerns, and discussed solutions to improve coordination during enrollment.
The training was successfully completed and is expected to strengthen the University's enrollment operations by promoting uniformity, accuracy, and effective coordination among all personnel involved.
11/05/2026
๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ง๐๐ก๐จ๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก ๐ช๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐
Region IX continues to make remarkable strides in global innovation and higher education excellence as three Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) secured spots in the ๐ช๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐:
โข Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) โ from Rank 156 in 2025 to Rank 115 in 2026
โข Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) โ from Rank 183 in 2025 to Rank 162 in 2026
โข Sulu State College (SSC) โ from Rank 338 in 2025 to Rank 274 in 2026
In addition, Region IX proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its HEIs in the ๐ช๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐:
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๐ช๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ (WMSU)
โข Rank 26 โ Student Support and Engagement (A1)
โข Rank 7 โ Industrial Application (A3)
โข Rank 25 โ Crisis Management (A5)
โข Rank 59 โ Ethics and Integrity (A6)
โข Rank 20 โ Infrastructure/Technology (B6)
โข Rank 44 โ Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research (C2)
โข Rank 88 โ AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation (C4)
โข Rank 9 โ Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer (C5)
โข Rank 15 โ Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (C8)
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๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ (AdZU)
โข Rank 10 โ Student Support and Engagement (A1)
โข Rank 89 โ Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness (C3)
โข Rank 99 โ Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved (C6)
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๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ (JRMSU)
โข Rank 8-Student Mobility and Openness (A2)
โข Rank 58 โ Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management (B3)
โข Rank 85 โ Representative Research Project (C1)
โข Rank 71 โ Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (C8)
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๐ฆ๐๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ (SSC)
โข Rank 8 โ Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (A7)
โข Rank 73 โ Visionary Leadership (B1)
โข Rank 43 โ University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects (C7)
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๐ญ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ (ZSCMST)
โข Rank 44 โ Industrial Application (A3)
โข Rank 26 โ University Brand and Reputation (B8)
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๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐โ๐ฆ๐๐น๐ (MSU-Sulu)
โข Rank 49 โ Representative Research Project (C1)
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๐.๐. ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ (JHCSC)
โข Rank 88 โ Representative Research Project (C1)
From only 2 HEIs recognized in 2024, to 3 HEIs in 2025, and now with 5 additional institutions entering the WURI rankings in 2026, Region IX continues to establish itself as a growing hub of innovation, resilience, research, and transformative education on the global stage.
Congratulations to all HEIs for bringing pride and honor to Region IX!
Western Mindanao State University I Universidad de Zamboanga I Sulu State University I Ateneo de Zamboanga University I Jose Rizal Memorial State University I Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology I Mindanao State University-Sulu I J.H. Cerilles State College ๐๐