To help build safer and healthier communities, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) forged a partnership with the Department of Education – Apalit District (DepEd Apalit) to implement Project PROTECT: Preparedness and Response Optimization through Education, Coordination, and Training, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the DepEd Apalit District Office in Apalit, Pampanga on October 10, 2025.

To explore potential areas of collaboration, the Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) conducted an exploratory meeting and turnover of its knowledge products on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Futures Thinking with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Graduate School (GS), held at the University Hostel on October 21, 2025.

To evaluate the effectiveness of community extension projects through impact assessment, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Computing Studies (CCS), strengthened its collaboration with Tarlac State University (TSU) through the virtual signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held on October 21, 2025, via Zoom Meeting.

As part of its commitment to fostering a safe and secure digital environment, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Occupational Safety and Health Office (OSHO), conducted a seminar on promoting digital safety held at the University Hostel on October 16, 2025.

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office III (CSC-ROIII) recognized Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) for attaining Maturity Level 2 under the Enhanced Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) during a courtesy visit held at the University Board Room on October 16, 2025.

Six delegates from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) visited Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) on October 16, 2025, to gain insights into the University’s policies and guidelines on faculty institutional promotion. The benchmarking activity was held at the University Board Room Extension.

From research to realization!

Student researchers from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) bagged the Outstanding Student Creative Research for College (SIBOL) Award, earning a spot in the national level of the competition during the recently concluded Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) 2025 – North Luzon Cluster held at the Philippine Science High School – Cagayan Valley Campus in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on October 14 to 15, 2025.

As part of its goal to mainstream Gender and Development (GAD) policies, the Department of Budget and Management Region III (DBM R3) visited Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) for a benchmarking activity and the signing of the Statement of Shared Vision and Intent (SSVI) held at the University Board Room on October 13, 2025.

Tradition met innovation as the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) – College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) staged a taste of diversity through the fusion of Kapampangan heirloom dishes with Asian flavors during the Pamaglutu Year 3 held at the University Hostel on October 13, 2025.

Promoting the value and significance of tourism, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), joined the observance of World Tourism Day on October 10, 2025.

Take part, take care, and take charge of your mental health!

Dressed in different shades of blue, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) joined the nationwide observance of World Mental Health Day by organizing university-wide activities on October 10, 2025.

Pampanga State University officially appointed Hon. Rodolfo P. Mendoza, Jr. as the new Private Sector Representative to its Board of Regents (BOR), taking his oath during the third quarter regular governing board meeting held at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office on October 9, 2025.

As part of the ongoing collaboration between the two educational institutions, Trat Technical College (TTC) of Trat, Thailand, strengthened its partnership with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) through an academic and cultural exchange visit, which also included a send-off ceremony for faculty exchange participants, held at the University Hostel on October 9, 2025.

Following the recent bomb threat incidents in various schools in Pampanga, including Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), university officials held a consultative meeting with the Bacolor Municipal Police Station (BMPS) at the Board Room Extension on October 7, 2025.

Victory struck again as the Arnisadors of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) clinched 13 medals and captured the overall champion title in the Senior Category of the 2025 Philippine Idol Arnis Open Championship, held at Robinsons Angeles in Angeles City, Pampanga on October 5, 2025.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) students from the College of Engineering and Architecture of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) earned top distinctions at the 3rd National Mechanical Engineering Students’ Conference (MESCON) 2025, held at The Tent, Villar City, Las Piñas, on September 16, 2025.

Kryssa Lei Manansala, a Grade 10 student from the Laboratory High School (LHS) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), won the Best Presenter Award during the 2nd International Student Research Congress 2025 (ISRC) held on September 28, 2025, via Google Meet.

The digital classroom is on its way to unlock smarter learning soon.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), in partnership with C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions, conducted a Digital Learning Spaces Training using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for college and campus representatives, held at the Audio- Visual Room of the University Learning Resource Center on September 30, 2025.

History repeats itself!

The Industrialist, the official student publication of Pampanga State University, once again claimed the overall championship title as it was recognized as back-to-back overall champion during the School Press Advisers’ Movement, Inc. (SPAM, Inc.) 16th National Campus Media Conference (NCMC) and 3rd International Research Conference on Media and Community Development, held at Eurotel Hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga, on September 25 to 27, 2025.

To ensure adequate and effective management of records and archives, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), in partnership with the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), conducted a seminar-workshop on Basic Records and Archives Management (BRAM) at the University Hostel on September 25, 2025.

It’s a GADly day for the University!

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) recognized Pampanga State University’s Gender and Development (GAD) advocacy, citing it among government entities that demonstrated exceptional commitment in allocating and utilizing the University’s 2024 GAD budget.

The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) earned two distinctions at the inaugural Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center on September 11, 2025.

Championing meaningful academic-government collaboration, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) was honored to host the Business and Academic Summit for Nation Building at the University Hostel on September 17, 2025.

Let the games begin!

Pampanga State University (PSU) once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie as it hosted the 10th Season of the United Central Luzon Athletic Association (UCLAA) Invitational Basketball Tournament, which officially opened on September 13, 2025, at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center.