08/09/2026
| SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐌
𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳. 𝘌𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘓. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯
Two years ago today, Capiz State University entered a new chapter as Dr. Efren L. Linan took the helm of the University, carrying with him not only the responsibility of leadership, but a clear vision of what CAPSU could become.
Since September 8, 2024, his presidency has been marked by a deliberate pursuit of progress, grounded in research, innovation, institutional development, and a strong belief in the capacity of the University and its people to move forward together.
Guided by the I.M.P.A.C.T. Agenda, his administration has steadily translated vision into action. From strengthening academic and institutional systems to advancing research and innovation, expanding infrastructure, embracing digital transformation, and widening CAPSU’s connections beyond its borders, the past two years have been a period of purposeful movement.
Yet leadership is measured not only by milestones achieved, but by the direction an institution takes.
Under Dr. Linan’s stewardship, CAPSU has continued to cultivate a culture that values evidence over assumption, innovation over complacency, and collective responsibility over individual effort. His approach reflects a leader deeply rooted in research and systems thinking, while remaining attentive to the people who give the University its life and purpose.
Two years into his presidency, CAPSU is no longer simply looking at what has been accomplished. It is looking ahead.
The recently articulated 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔, 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐙 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 gives shape to that horizon, setting a clearer course for the years ahead and calling on every member of the University community to take ownership of the journey.
There is still much to build, much to improve, and much to imagine.
And as Dr. Linan continues to navigate CAPSU toward a more innovative, responsive, and globally connected future, the University community moves with him, grateful for the leadership that has brought us this far and hopeful for the possibilities that lie ahead.
Today, we honor two years of service, vision, and stewardship.
And tomorrow, we continue the journey.
Happy Second Anniversary, Dr. Efren L. Linan.
May the years ahead bring even greater opportunities for CAPSU to rise, innovate, and make a lasting difference.
One CAPSU. One direction. One continuing journey forward.
Text by Ralph Gerard M. Cadiz, Information Officer II