Faculty members and personnel of higher education institutions are encouraged to take advantage of the Commission on Higher Education-7’s scholarship program and pursue graduate studies at Cebu Normal University (CNU). As an approved Delivering Higher Education Institution (DHEI) under the CHED Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) Program, CNU currently offers 40 graduate programs continue reading : HEI faculty, staff urged to avail of CHED scholarship at CNU
4 CNU undergrad, grad programs reaccredited
Four academic programs of Cebu Normal University (CNU) have been granted continuous offering following their reaccreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP). The programs underwent evaluation on May 20–22, 2026, covering key areas such as research, graduate performance, community service, linkages, and planning processes. Following the evaluation, continue reading : 4 CNU undergrad, grad programs reaccredited
CNU prexy ranks 2nd among SUC execs with most research publications, citations
Cebu Normal University (CNU) President Dr. Laurence Garcia placed second among State Universities and Colleges (SUC) presidents in the Philippines with the most Scopus-indexed research publications and citations in 2026. The recognition was based on the recent list of the Global Health Focus (GHF) University Excellence, an international academic initiative that seeks to transform higher continue reading : CNU prexy ranks 2nd among SUC execs with most research publications, citations
Transferees, freshmen undergo orientation on policies, services
Hundreds of freshmen and transferee students from various colleges gathered at the Samuel MacClintock (SM) Hall and Integrated Laboratory Stage (ILS) today, August 4, for the university-wide freshmen and transferee orientation. Organized by the Office of Student Affairs Services (OSAS), the orientation introduced students to university policies, services and initiatives, college organizations, scholarship opportunities, and continue reading : Transferees, freshmen undergo orientation on policies, services
LOOK | CNU offices undergo internal auditing capdev
To strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance across offices, the Cebu Normal University Internal Audit Unit held a seminar on internal auditing via Zoom on July 8. Titled, “Strengthening Institutional Governance: Orientation and Capacity Building for Administrative Officials and Unit Heads on the Principles of Auditing,” the seminar aimed to deepen key officials’ understanding of continue reading : LOOK | CNU offices undergo internal auditing capdev
CNU boosts academic collab, IZN efforts thru AsTEN membership
Cebu Normal University (CNU) has officially expanded its regional academic presence after formally becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to strengthening teacher education and international collaboration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing CNU’s accession to AsTEN was signed by AsTEN continue reading : CNU boosts academic collab, IZN efforts thru AsTEN membership
CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine offers free medical health services
Hundreds of nearby residents, students, faculty members, and administrative personnel avail of the various free medical services offered at the Idea and Knowledge Center (IKC) on June 19. This is organized by the Cebu Normal University-Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (CNU-VSMMC) College of Medicine (COM), led by its Dean, Dr. Jarungchai Vatanagul, alongside a roster continue reading : CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine offers free medical health services
CNU prexy recognized for leadership excellence in academe
In recognition of his contributions to the field of education, SUC President III Dr. Laurence Garcia received the “Exemplary Bol-anon” Award from the Circulo Boholano de Cebu, Inc. on June 18. The recognition honors Dr. Garcia’s “outstanding achievements in education,” particularly his publication of several studies in nursing education and his role as an educator continue reading : CNU prexy recognized for leadership excellence in academe
CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine holds mental health seminar; attendees told: “it’s okay not to be okay”
To inform and educate employees, students, staff, and guests on mental health and well-being, a talk on mental wellness was conducted at the Idea and Knowledge Center (IKC) on June 19. Titled “Harmony of Melodies: A Symphony on Mind, Body, and Music,” the event featured CNU VSMMC College of Medicine Dean Dr. Jarungchai Vatanagul, who continue reading : CNU-VSMMC College of Medicine holds mental health seminar; attendees told: “it’s okay not to be okay”
CNU-FAI receives CNA certificate of registration from CSC7
As a formal recognition of the association’s registration as the negotiating body for Cebu Normal University (CNU) employees, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Region VII turned over the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) Certificate of Registration to the officers of CNU-FAI on June 16. Received by SUC President III Dr. Laurence L. Garcia, together with the continue reading : CNU-FAI receives CNA certificate of registration from CSC7