Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University received commendations during the Internationalization (IZN) Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards 2023, organized by the CHED International Affairs Service (CHED-IAS). The ceremony was held at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 6, 2023.

CHED recognized DMMMSU for its outstanding achievements in two prominent international ranking systems: the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI – 201-300) and the Quacquarelli Symonds Stars Rating (3 Stars). DMMMSU is one of the country’s Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with international rankings. 

Dr. Elsie M. Pacho, Vice President for Academic and International Affairs, and Dr. Jesus Rafael B. Jarata, Director for International Affairs, accepted the awards on behalf of DMMMSU. 

President Manuel conveyed his gratitude to the whole DMMMSU community for their unwavering dedication and commitment to bolstering the university’s endeavors in internationalization. He emphasized the university’s pivotal role in fostering collaborative exchanges and forging educational partnerships, which have enriched the academic landscape and significantly contributed to establishing a prominent global presence for DMMMSU.  (By Jesus Rafael B. Jarata)