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13/07/2025

NEWS | CSU tops student support and engagement, ranks 221st globally in WURI 2025

Cagayan State University (CSU) once again demonstrated its commitment to student-centered innovation by ranking first globally in the Student Support and Engagement (A1) category and placing 221st overall in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).

The A1 category recognizes outstanding initiatives that promote student welfare, academic success, diversity, inclusion, and active student participation including scholarship programs designed to ease the financial burdens of students so that they can focus on their education.

This strong commitment to student-centered innovation of the university contributed to its inclusion in the Top 400 most innovative Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide, placing 221st overall out of 1,253 universities from 87 countries.

Aside from its success in A1, CSU ranked third in Entrepreneurial Spirit (A4) for cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship culture within the university.

CSU also ranked 12th in Industrial Application (A3) for turning industry-related education and research into practical applications that help industries and local communities.

The results of the 2025 WURI were officially announced during the 5th Annual Conference of the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) held at Negros Oriental State University on July 10.

This year, a total of 4,866 innovative programs from 1,253 institutions were evaluated across 16 categories by focusing on real-world contributions rather than traditional academic metrics.

The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) assesses higher education institutions' real contributions to industry and society by highlighting innovative education, research, and society engagement.

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Article by Ryan Paul Occidental

12/07/2025

Leadership is not about titles or positions. It is about impact, influence, and inspiration.

Happy birthday to our CEO, Atty. Carla Marie L. Sumigad, CPA!

Your dedication, leadership, and hard work continue to shape CSU Andrews into the thriving institution it is today. Your passion uplifts not only the university, but also the hearts of those who work alongside you.

May this special day bring you as much joy and inspiration as you’ve given to the entire CSU Andrews community. Cheers to more milestones ahead!

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Layout by Dale Joshua De Castillo

12/07/2025

| The Andrews Campus Electoral Board has officially released the names of candidates qualified to run in the Campus and College Elections for Academic Year 2025–2026.

From July 7 to 11, all candidates underwent a screening process which included a validation of their certificates of candidacy and interview to ensure that they are qualified to run for their desired positions.

The campaign period officially begins today and will continue until July 15. Meanwhile, the election day is scheduled on July 16.

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09/07/2025

NEWS | CSU-eMRDC earns Presidential Recog for Outstanding Dev’t Partners

Cagayan State University’s Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-eMRDC) earns national recognition after being named one of the Presidential Awardees for Outstanding Development Partners under the “Accelerating Technology and Innovation” category, July 9.

The award recognizes CSU-eMRDC’s program “Venturing on Electric Transportation” that aims to localize innovation and promote sustainable mobility in the Philippines through electric vehicle research and development.

Launched in June 2021, the eMRDC was made possible through a competitive grant awarded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under its Science for Change Program – NICER (Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D).

The electromobility center’s key project included the design and fabrication of e-Trike components, electronics system design and viability study on converting conventional tricycles to e-trikes.

In addition to tricycle-focused research, CSU-eMRDC is now expanding toward the development of electric public utility buses (ePUBs), electric buggies, and e-bikes by integrating research outputs into the university’s engineering and industrial technology curricula.

CSU has also now moving forward to institutionalize the center as the National Electromobility Research and Development Center (NEMRDC) under the 20th Congress to cement its role in shaping the future of country’s transportation system.

Meanwhile, other awardees for outstanding development partners include the Iriga City LGU with Project R.E.X. (Reform for Ease and eXcellence) under the Strengthening MSME Ecosystem category, and the University of the Philippines – Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP-ISSI) with its ENTRELEAD Program under Upscaling Knowledge and Skills.

Also awarded were the Provincial Government of Tarlac for its International Trade and Investment Mission Assistance Program under Penetrating Global Markets, and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. under Optimizing Domestic Markets.

The official awarding ceremony will soon be announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners is awarded by the President of the Philippines to recognize exceptional performance and significant programs facilitating MSME expansion and development nationwide.

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Article by Ryan Paul Occidental

09/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW | Freshie Night is taking place at the CSU Andrews Gymnasium. As one of the most awaited events of , students from the four colleges face off in fun and competitive games.

The event caps the campus’s three-day celebration, part of the weeklong Salubong festivities, and is organized by the CSU Andrews Campus Student Council to welcome this year’s first-year students.

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09/07/2025

| Cagayan State University Andrews' multi-awarded official student publication is calling.

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09/07/2025

PANOORIN I Bagong CSUans, masayang sinalubong ng CSU sa .

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Report by Jerryca Cabaddu
Video and Edited by Janela Alfeia Talosig

09/07/2025

LOOK | Photo highlights of the , The Grand Athena Walk, July 7.

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Photos by Jana Mia Orolfo, Dale Joshua De Castillo & Njay Corla

08/07/2025

EDITORIAL | Sound of Silence

They say election is about echoing voices. But what if silence becomes the loudest voice?

No crowd waiting for speeches. No campaigns that stir conversation. Just a lone name for each post or none at all. No debates. No platforms. Just a formality. A checkbox beside a name you barely know.

Congratulations. Another leader “elected” unopposed.

This is the Sound of Silence. Not just the absence of noise, but the quiet resignation of a student body that no longer demands to be heard.

In many universities across the country, this has become the new normal. Just last year, the four college student councils of Andrews were filled with unopposed candidates as every position was uncontested. A little campaign noise. No election debates. No real choice. Some candidates did not present even a bare minimum platform. The clock for filing of candidacy ran out and silence won. Posts filled not through decision but by absence of opponents.

Digging beneath the surface, this is not just about a quiet election but rather a generation of student voices choosing to sit out. And this silence does not stop at school walls.

According to data from GMA Integrated News Research, 1,068 candidates or about 2.6% of all local bets ran unopposed in the 2025 Philippine local elections. This includes 288 mayors and 311 municipal councilors who won by default.

Are we any different?

When student council roles go unchallenged, campus governance starts to look less like a training ground for democracy and more like a quiet mirror of our national politics, where positions are recycled and passed around, and true election fades into formality.

Still, the fear is understandable. Leadership is not easy. It demands time you barely have, energy you’re already running out of, and emotional labor that often goes unseen. It means late nights, stressful decisions, criticism and sometimes even academic consequences.

But what you gain is not just a title. You gain the chance to become someone who did not just survive college but shaped it.

Student leaders learn to fight for things that matter, even when it’s inconvenient. They find their voice, and more importantly, they learn to use it for others. They grow in discomfort. They stand when it’s easier to sit.

To those who say, “I'm not ready,” no one ever is.
To those who whisper, “Someone else will,” what if no one does?

Let us remember that the sound of silence is not just the absence of noise. It is the quietness that fills the space where leadership should be. It is what we hear when fear outweighs action and when potential leaders step back instead of forward. If the future of this university, of your organization, of your peers, rests in the hands of someone brave enough to speak when it's easier to stay silent, why not you?

Let the next election be different. Let there be names on the ballot because students cared enough to show up. Let debates return. Let platforms matter. Let students choose not settle. Let abstaining be a last resort, not the only choice left.

So this year, do not just vote. Run. Speak. Lead. Not because it is easy. But because it is time. Because silence was never meant to lead.

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08/07/2025

The CSU Communicator is back with , your frontline source for real-time and reliable coverage of the 2025 Campus and College Council Elections.

As CSUans prepare to cast their votes, we remain committed to amplifying your voice, tracking the race, and spotlighting the leaders who will shape CSU Andrews.

Follow Komyu in this special coverage through the hashtags and

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07/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW | The iconic Grand Athena Walk officially opens this year’s , marking its fourth year. Students, faculty, and alumni gather for the highly anticipated kickoff program, setting the tone for a new academic year.

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Photos by Jana Mia Orolfo

06/07/2025

LIVE | The Grand Athena Walk

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