MSU at Naawan Joins 2025 WURI Global Conference in South Korea
From September 24 to 26, 2025, a delegation from Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) actively participated in the 2025 WURI Global Conference hosted by Tongmyong University, Busan, South Korea.
The MSUN delegation was led by University Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa, together with Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Global Engagement Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, Director of the Research and Innovation Institute Dr. Anabelle Dece A. Espadero, and Ms. Darlene M. Reble of the Global Engagement and Partnerships Office.
The WURI Global Conference gathered university leaders, researchers, and experts worldwide to exchange best practices and highlight innovations in higher education. The program featured presentations, roundtable discussions, and research forums across categories such as Student Mobility and Openness, Entrepreneurial Spirit, SDG-based Responses to Global Challenges, Visionary Leadership, and University Reputation.
This year, MSU at Naawan achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking 226th in the 2025 WURI Ranking, with three of its innovations recognized among the top in their respective categories. The achievement emphasizes the University’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainability-driven education, innovation, and global collaboration.
A significant highlight for MSUN was the election of Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa was one of the Board of Directors of the World University Network of Innovation (WUNI) for Presidents, a recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing innovative and inclusive higher education at the international level.
Participation in the WURI Global Conference enabled MSU at Naawan to strengthen its international presence, build networks for future partnerships, and contribute to global dialogues on how universities can address pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges through innovative practices.
MSU at Naawan’s recognition in the WURI Rankings reflects the hard work and dedication of its people, faculty, researchers, staff, and students, who continue to push boundaries in education, research, and community service. This achievement shows how the University’s initiatives, rooted in innovation and collaboration, contribute not only to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but also to building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities it serves and the world at large.
