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USA Computer Engineering students win first place in the regional AI Hackathon

Five Augustinian Computer Engineering students won first place in the first-ever Western Visayas AI Hackathon last August 24, 2024. This event is part of the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) and is organized by the Department of Science and Technology Region 6 in partnership with the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup […]

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CLASE-Psych Program Awarded International Service Learning Award

[Iloilo City, 21 August 2024] – The Psychology Program of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education of the University of San Agustin has been honored with the Uniservitate Award 2024 for their exemplary “KaTUWAng Program.” The Uniservitate Award is a global recognition of outstanding solidarity service-learning experiences in Catholic Higher Education. According to

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Hospitality Management Program Aims for Internationalization

The Hospitality Management Program of the College of Commerce is making significant strides in the internationalization of the program as it continually strives for academic excellence. From July 9-11, 2024, Ms. Charmaine Lyn Magapan, Academic Supervisor of the Hospitality Management Program, participated in the Global Internationalization Training and Workshop for International Office Staff in Surabaya,

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USA ranks 10 in Medical Technologists Board Exam with two topnotchers

The University of San Agustin (USA) remains the top-performing school in Western Visayas following the results of the August 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE). In the latest release of the August 2024 MTLE results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), USA ranks 10th with a 90.19% passing rate among the top-performing schools in the Philippines

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USA climbs up in web ranking; top 5 in Western Visayas

The University of San Agustin ranked fifth among the top universities in the Western Visayas region and 83rd nationwide in the latest July 2024 Webometrics University Ranking. This is an improvement from last year’s ranking, where the University placed sixth in the region and 88th at the national level. The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities,

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USA holds Balanced Scorecard Presentation for AY 2023-2024

August 9, 2024 — 6th Floor Hotel Sta. Monica, Iloilo City, Philippines The University of San Agustin (USA) recently held its Balanced Scorecard Performance Presentation for the academic and non-academic units, reflecting on the progress and performance for the Second Semester of the Academic Year 2023-2024. The gathering was a chance to assess the University’s

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USA Congratulates Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan, Director of CANMEET, for Being Named the 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year in Chemical Engineering

The University of San Agustin proudly congratulates Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan, the Director for the Center for Advanced New Materials, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies (CANMEET) at the University, on his exceptional achievement as the Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Tan, a native of Tacloban and

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Augustinian International Education Congress 2024: Uniting AI and Evangelization for a Brighter Future

The Augustinian International Education Congress (AIEC) 2024, themed “AI-Vangelization: New technologies, Learning, and Evangelization,” took place at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo, Philippines, from July 22 to 26, 2024. The congress, held on the 7th floor of the University, commenced with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration led by Archbishop Jose Romeo Orquejo Lazo, DD

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CALOHEA conducts Authentic Assessment Seminar-Workshop to Enhance Curriculum Development

Dr. Richard R. Jugar, Ph.D., FHEA from the School of Education at the University of San Carlos, led an engaging seminar-workshop titled “Curating and Integrating Authentic Assessment: Translating its Definition into Curricular Artifacts” on July 17-18, 2024, in Iloilo City. Coordinated by CALOHEA, this event aimed to enhance the implementation of authentic assessment within academic

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A Smooth Transition: Turnover Meeting Prepares Incoming Friar Administrators for their New Roles

Today, June 20, 2024, the University of San Agustin held a turnover meeting for the incoming president, Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, OSA. The meeting aimed to facilitate a smooth transition of leadership, with the current president sharing a comprehensive report on the university’s achievements, ongoing projects, plans, issues, concerns, and financial reports. The meeting played

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