Let the games begin!

Exuding sportsmanship and school spirit, the Golden Artisans of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) marched as the Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (RSCUAA) III Olympics 2026 officially kicked off at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) Sumacab Campus in Cabanatuan City on February 22, 2026.

To further strengthen the foundation of students’ academic development, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Business Studies (CBS), formalized its partnership with the Government Association of Certified Public Accountants (GACPA), Inc. in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the University Hostel on February 12, 2026.

The Industrialist, the official student publication of Pampanga State University, secured another major win after clinching 46 awards at the 24th Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) held at Palm Cabanas Resort from February 11 to 13, 2026.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) welcomed participants for the Joint Executive Meetings with Commission on Higher Education Regional Office (CHEDRO) III, Culture and the Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC) III, and Development Council for State Universities and Colleges (DC-SUC) III/Center for Interrelated Research and Policy Studies (CIRPS) held at the University Hostel on February 13, 2026.

The concrete walkways of Pampanga State University – Bacolor Campus burst into color as students transformed the campus pavements into an outdoor gallery during the Chalk Festival, part of the National Arts Month Celebration (NAMC) held on February 12, 2026.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Office of Culture and Arts (OCA), joined the celebration of the National Arts Month 2026, kicking off its opening program held at the University Auditorium on February 11, 2026.

To signify a mutual understanding and shared vision to cultivate a culture of volunteerism, service, and civic engagement, the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Extension Services Office (ESO) together with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held at the University Hostel on January 28, 2026.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) officially recognized the Pampanga State University Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) through Certificate of Accreditation No. 1733, signed on December 11, 2025, and granted the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) on January 23, 2026.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Data Privacy Office, has duly complied with the requirements of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) under Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, following the issuance of a certification on January 29, 2026.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) opened its doors for the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in Central Luzon, held at the University Auditorium on January 28, 2026.

The Golden Artisans’ Arnisadors from Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) once again dominated the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) NCR and Luzon Arnis Philippine Team Qualifying Tournament, securing three gold, two silver, and four bronze medals during the three-day event held at the Velodrome in Tagaytay City last January 15 to 18, 2026.

Pioneering the delivery of comprehensive and accessible primary health care among State Universities and Colleges in Central Luzon, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) targets students, faculty, and staff to be included in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP).

In a strategic move to advance academic synergy, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Research Management Office (RMO), formalized a partnership with the City College of San Fernando Pampanga (CCSFP) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the CCSFP campus in the City of San Fernando on January 22, 2026.

In a fast-paced world of globalization and digitalization, ranking often serves as a scoreboard and victory claim.

To strengthen the functional and financial literacy of barangay officials, the Municipality of Guagua, Pampanga (MOG) signed a partnership agreement with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) at the Guagua Community College in Guagua, Pampanga, on December 22, 2025.

Marking another institutional collaboration, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Extension Services Office (ESO) and Library Services Office (LSO), forged a dual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Guagua Community College (GCC) on December 22, 2025.

It’s beginning to look like Christmas!

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) honored its exemplary employees during the 2025 Annual Accomplishment Presentation and Awarding of Recognitions, held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on December 19, 2025.

A total of 173 fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) students from Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) participated in a series of educational tours across various National Government Agencies and academic institutions in an off-campus activity conducted in two batches: the first from November 20 to 21 and the second from November 27 to 28, 2025.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) has 48 scientists listed in the December 2025 Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index, placing the university 90th among research institutions in the Philippines.

Dr. Enrique G. Baking, University President of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), and Dr. Eddiebal P. Layco, Director of the Planning and Development Office, participated in the Development Council of State Universities and Colleges Region III (DC-SUC III) year- end gathering and ceremonial turnover held at Hotel Seoul in Clark, Pampanga, on December 17, 2025.

Demonstrating strong engagement, with 323 out of 386 eligible voters participating—an 83.68% turnout—the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) Faculty Association (FA) completed its automated elections of new officers on December 12, 2025.

Dr. Sherna G. Bangalan, a faculty researcher from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), delivered an oral paper presentation at the International Conference on Life Education and Wellbeing, held at The Education University of Hong Kong on December 2, 2025.

The Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U)–Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) proclaimed its newly elected officers following the automated elections conducted on December 9, 2025.

Affirming its commitment to global excellence, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) was recognized for its leadership in Internationalization (IZN) and Global Rankings during the Commission on Higher Education Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards 2025 in a ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center on December 10, 2025.