Hailed as the Best Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the 2025 Regional Gawad Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan (KALASAG) Special Awards by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 3 (RDRRMC3), Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) has been selected to represent the Central Luzon region at the national level.

In line with its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, Pampanga State University (PampangaStateU), through its Extension Services Office (ESO), formalized partnerships with three institutions in the Municipality of Apalit, Pampanga during a simultaneous signing of a Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding held at the Pampanga State U Apalit Campus on July 2, 2025.

Demonstrating its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transformative governance, the Pampanga State University (PampangaStateU) Administrative Council, led by University President Dr. Enrique G. Baking, participated in the 2025 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Midterm Convention and General Assembly held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from July 9 to 11, 2025.

As one of the Philippine universities embracing diverse forms of innovation in today’s educational landscape, Pampanga State University (PampangaStateU), formerly Don Honorio Ventura State University, secured the 338th spot in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025, under the Global Top 400 Innovative Universities, as announced on the WURI website on July 10, 2025.

In anticipation of the upcoming Institutional Accreditation (IA) of Pampanga State University, the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) conducted a two-day mentoring session and mock survey for Pampanga State University (PampangaStateU) held at the University Hostel on July 7 to 8, 2025.

Dr. Riza B. Lintag, dean of the College of Education (COE) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), participated in a 3-day academic and cultural immersion to foster academic cooperation and further internationalization as part of the International Study Tour organized by the Philippine Association of Teachers and Educators - Region III (PAFTE-III) held in Indonesia from June 25 to 29, 2025.

What a journey it has been!

This line from the song “Journey” by Lea Salonga marked a nostalgic moment as the last batch of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) – Senior High School (SHS) took their final bow and officially received their diplomas during the 8th Commencement Exercises held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on June 30, 2025.

To provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain experience in real corporate situations, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) formalized a partnership with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the CDC Health and Sanitation Division Training Hall on June 25, 2025.

“We are now Pampanga State University!”

These words unfolded a new chapter in the University’s history as it was officially renamed from Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) to Pampanga State University during the inauguration ceremony held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on June 27, 2025.

To facilitate mutual understanding and strengthen collaborations in higher education, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) President Dr. Enrique G. Baking participated in the first State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Executive Forum, hosted by Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) in Dipolog City from June 8 to 11, 2025.

To foster a collaborative research environment in the fields of health, science, and technology, the ABC for Global Health Foundation Inc. (ABC) formalized its partnership with Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing held at the University Hostel on June 18, 2025.

Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) stands united in advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it enters the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, according to results released today, June 18, 2025.

Demonstrating community support and engagement, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), through its Office of Admissions, Counseling, and Testing Services (OACTS), took part in the Brigada Eskwela program of Bacolor Integrated School (BIS) by donating school supplies during the Kick-off Ceremony held on June 9, 2025, in Bacolor, Pampanga.

“My fellow completers, we did not fail—we are not failures—because we learned, we survived, and we are ready for the certainties of the future.”

These words concluded the message of gratitude delivered by Andrei Angelo D. Pantig, batch valedictorian of Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) – Laboratory High School (LHS), during the 2025 Completion Ceremony held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on June 11, 2025.

To strengthen professional development and regulatory capacity building, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) during the culminating activity of the 2025 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month, held at the CDC Health and Sanitation Division Training Hall on May 30, 2025.

To promote academic and cultural exchange through shared ideas, collaborative program development, and strengthened research efforts, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) formalized partnerships with eight international institutions during the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Joint Events held at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City, from May 21 to 23, 2025.

Under the bright lights of the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Complex, the Hiraya Theater Production stirred a wave of emotions among Honorian audiences at Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) on May 23, 2025, with their three-show stage play, Sina-Dasal.

To offer employment opportunities with potential employers, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), through its Office of Career Services (OCS), hosted a three-day job fair at Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center from May 26 to May 28, 2025.

With the goal of establishing a University Research Ethics Committee (REC) for accreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), through its Research Management Office (RMO), conducted a Basic Research Ethics Training for faculty-researchers on May 5–6, 2025, at the University Hostel.

Bridging international partnerships focusing on research collaboration and potential faculty and student exchange, delegates from Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) had an exploratory visit to Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan, from May 13 to 16, 2025.

Honorians can go global!

In line with Don Honorio Ventura State University’s (DHVSU) vision of producing globally competitive professionals, the Professional and Responsible International Migration Engagement (PRIME) Alliance opened new global employment opportunities for the DHVSU community through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held on May 16, 2025, at the University Hostel.

To strengthen cultural heritage preservation and support sustainable tourism in Pampanga through Information and Communication Technology (ICT), specifically focusing on the municipal church of Bacolor, the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), through its College of Computing Studies (CCS) and Extension Services Office (ESO), formalized a partnership with the San Guillermo Parish of Bacolor for Project BALIKID during a ceremony held on May 13, 2025.

Reaffirming its commitment to excellence, leadership, and service, the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Unit successfully passed the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) with an overall rating of 96.61% for Academic Year 2024 – 2025, held at the DHVSU Extension Lot on May 14, 2025.

In accordance with Republic Act No. 12178, as declared by Malacañang Palace, the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) celebrated the first National Education Support Personnel Day by gathering members of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) at the Administration Building on May 16, 2025.