NVSU leads Region II in global engagement, earns SUC Mobility Champion recognition

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in advancing internationalization after receiving the SUC Mobility Champion Award from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region II, during the Regional Executive Conference, Engagement, and Collaboration (REConEC) held at the St. Paul University Global Center Function Hall in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, December 9, 2025.

The recognition affirms NVSU as the leading State University and College in Region II in terms of international mobility participation, highlighting its strong commitment to global engagement, academic excellence, and the expansion of international opportunities for both students and personnel.

CHED Region II cited NVSU’s role in reviving and strengthening the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) in the region, following the implementation of the enhanced policies, standards, and guidelines under CMO No. 7, s. 2022. Through this initiative, NVSU has set the pace for compliant, well-structured, and sustainable student mobility programs among SUCs in the region.

Beyond student and faculty mobility, NVSU’s research internationalization is gaining momentum through active faculty participation in international conferences, where research presentations enhance global visibility, academic exchange, and cross-border collaboration.

In a statement, University President Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr. expressed his pride in the recognition, emphasizing NVSU’s thoughtful approach to internationalization.

“In leading NVSU’s internationalization, I’ve always believed that we must begin with what is right and what is fair. That’s why we enter partnerships not just to increase our numbers. Every partnership is intentional and carefully negotiated — not for prestige, but for its long-term value to our students and faculty, and to ensure that we can sustain and meaningfully implement it with our available resources,” Dr. Dumale said.

According to Dr. Dumale, they consider NVSU’s Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) in Japan a meaningful initiative for its graduates.

“It only began in 2024, yet 17 NVSU graduates are now in Japan. Many of them come from farming and IP families, and they did not spend a single peso — all training, documentation, and deployment costs are fully covered by our partners. The University also spends nothing. Seeing these young people find opportunities they once thought were out of reach has been incredibly fulfilling,” he said.

Not only does the University prioritize its students, but it also creates opportunities for its faculty, reflecting NVSU’s strong commitment to professional development.

“We bring this same commitment to our faculty. NVSU works actively and persistently to secure fully funded scholarship opportunities abroad. In 2025 alone, 11 faculty members began their PhD studies with our partner universities in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan. These represent significant milestones not only for them personally but also for NVSU — all achieved without any additional cost to the University,” the president shared.