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𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

Anchored on the theme “SNSU: Rising to ACHIEVE through Scholastic Excellence, Creative Innovation and Inclusive Service,” SNSU proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduates through a series of commencement exercises held across its campuses from June 9 to 11, 2026.

The celebration was graced by guests of honor in different campuses – at Del Carmen Campus, Regional Director Mari-Flor Aranas Dollaga of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga; Dr. Karen L. Galanida, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent of DepEd Surigao del Norte at Malimono Campus; Provincial Agriculturist Ruby-Ann S. Lagahit at Mainit Campus; Engr. Noel M. Ajoc, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga and Dr. Florencio F. Sunico Jr., Regional Director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Caraga at the City Campus.

As SNSU sends off another batch of graduates, the University joins their families, mentors, and loved ones in celebrating this remarkable milestone. May the members of the Class of 2026 carry forward the knowledge, values, and experiences they have gained at SNSU as they pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on society.

Congratulations, SNSU Class of 2026! 🎓

"𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑵𝑺𝑼: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!"

#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟰𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟴𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟭𝟬𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

A 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐂. 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐒

SNSU congratulates Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis on her first year of service as Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) — a year marked by visionary leadership, meaningful reforms, and a steadfast commitment to advancing Philippine higher education.

Over the past year, Chairperson Agrupis has continued to inspire the academic community through her ACHIEVE Agenda, championing excellence, innovation, inclusivity, and transformative growth across higher education institutions nationwide. Her dedication and genuine concern for students, educators, and institutions have strengthened the sector and opened new opportunities for learning and development.

As SNSU celebrates this significant milestone, the University extends its heartfelt gratitude to Chairperson Agrupis for her inspiring leadership and unwavering dedication to public service.

Again, Congratulations Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis on your first year of transformative leadership. SNSU stands with you as we continue to LINGAS to ACHIEVE!

The opening day of the LINGAS Summit 2026 featured the official opening of various exhibit booths anchored on the LINGAS Framework, showcasing how the university’s core pillars are translated into concrete programs, initiatives, and innovations.

Each booth highlighted a specific dimension of LINGAS, presenting student, faculty, and partner outputs that reflect the university’s commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainable development.

University officials and guests were able to explore interactive displays, research outputs, and creative presentations that demonstrated how the framework is actively lived out within the SNSU community.

"𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑵𝑺𝑼: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!"

#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟰𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟵𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟭𝟳𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔: 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒

May 20, 2026 – As part of the opening activities of the First LINGAS Summit 2026, Surigao del Norte State University formally conducted the blessing and inauguration of several newly developed and upgraded facilities across its campuses.

The ceremonies highlighted the blessing of the LAMDAG Center, TRIPOD Center, and the Management House and Academic Hall (Main Campus), along with the LUMENS and MEIC facilities located in Km. 8, Surigao City. These infrastructure milestones reflect the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen its academic, research, and administrative capabilities.

University officials, faculty members, staff, and students gathered to witness the ceremonial activities, which underscored the importance of providing modern, functional, and inclusive spaces that support effective teaching, learning, and innovation.

The blessing and inauguration of these facilities form part of the broader celebration of the First LINGAS Summit 2026, reaffirming SNSU’s commitment to advancing its pillars of Lifelong Learning, Impactful Research and Innovation, Networking and Community Engagement, Global Engagement, Academic and Administrative Excellence, and Student Engagement and Success.

"𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑵𝑺𝑼: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!"

#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟰𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟵𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟭𝟳𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐋𝐋)

May 20, 2026 - A significant milestone in the First LINGAS Summit 2026 was marked with the formal launching of the Institute for Skills Development and Lifelong Learning (ISDLL), a strategic initiative that strongly reinforces SNSU’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and future-ready education. The establishment of the Institute directly aligns with the “L” of the LINGAS Framework, which underscores Lifelong Learning as a core pillar of institutional transformation and sustainable development.

The launching of the ISDLL coincided with the formal integration of SNCAT-TESDA into SNSU, strengthening the University’s capability to provide technical-vocational education, skills training, and lifelong learning opportunities responsive to the evolving needs of industries and communities.

The official launching was highlighted by a ceremonial button pressing led by University President Dr. Rowena A. Plando, together with TESDA Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico Jr. and CHED Regional Director Nelia A. Alibin. The symbolic act marked the formal opening of the Institute, the beginning of a stronger partnership in advancing skills development and lifelong learning.

In her message, Dr. Plando emphasized that the ISDLL embodies SNSU’s expanding role as a catalyst for inclusive education, highlighting the importance of providing learners with practical skills, industry-aligned training, and continuous learning opportunities. The initiative, she noted, reflects the University’s commitment to ensuring that education remains responsive, adaptive, and accessible throughout all stages of life.

Further, the SNCAT-TESDA personnel, led by School Administrator Ms. Liza Budtan, were also formally recognized and warmly welcomed during the program, signifying a unified transition and shared commitment to strengthening technical education and community empowerment.

Through the ISDLL, SNSU further strengthens its mission of bridging education, employment, and sustainable development by positioning lifelong learning at the center of its institutional direction. As the University continues to advance its educational landscape, the ISDLL stands as a concrete expression of the LINGAS Framework’s vision—where lifelong learning empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and creates enduring pathways for growth and innovation.

"𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑵𝑺𝑼: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!"

#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟰𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟵𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟭𝟳𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐒𝐍𝐒𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

May 20, 2026 – The First LINGAS Summit 2026 officially opened on May 20, 2026, at the SNSU Gymnasium, gathering university officials, faculty, staff, students, partner agencies, industry leaders, and stakeholders for a three-day celebration of innovation, collaboration, and transformative education.

One of the highlights of the event was the State of the University Address delivered by University President Dr. Rowena A. Plando, presenting the institution’s accomplishments, strategic directions, and vision for transformative and inclusive education.

In her address, Dr. Plando emphasized that LINGAS is more than an acronym — it is the University’s guiding framework and commitment to action-driven leadership grounded on six pillars: Lifelong Learning, Impactful Research and Innovation, Networking and Community Engagement, Global Engagement, Academic and Administrative Excellence, and Student Engagement and Success.

She highlighted major university milestones, including the establishment of research and innovation centers, expansion of international partnerships, strengthening of community extension programs, increased research productivity and intellectual property initiatives, institutional digitalization, infrastructure development, and student-centered programs that promote inclusivity and well-being.

Dr. Plando also underscored the importance of shared leadership and collective effort in achieving the University’s vision. “Every milestone we have achieved is the result of our collective effort, shared vision, and dedication to serving our students and communities with excellence and integrity,” she said.

The opening day also featured the signing of partnership agreements, the inauguration and blessing of university facilities, exhibit openings, startup and commercialization pitching activities, and various innovation-centered engagements attended by local and international partners.

The LINGAS Summit 2026 will run until May 22, 2026, continuing with activities that reinforce SNSU’s role as a catalyst of innovation, community empowerment, and sustainable development.

"𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑵𝑺𝑼: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘!"

#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟰𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟵𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
#𝗦𝗗𝗚𝟭𝟳𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀