Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

In pursuit of continuous quality improvement, NEUST commenced the Preliminary Survey Visit (PSV) of two academic programs through an online opening conference on October 26, 2026, in coordination with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).

Students from Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Indonesia, visited NEUST Gabaldon Campus as part of the Inbound Visiting Professor, Faculty, and Student Exchange, Research and Extension Collaboration Program. Activities highlighted environmental sustainability, food innovation, local production, and community-based enterprise.

NEUST, through the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (OVPRET), conducted a two-day training-workshop titled Foundations and Practice of Ethical Review of Research: Strengthening Ethical Competence, Consistency, and Quality in Research Ethics Review on October 22-23, 2026, at Rico Fajardo Hall.

NEUST ranked in the 101-110 bracket among 161 public universities in the AppliedEdu Public University Ranking: ASEAN 2027. NEUST placed 12th among the 32 Philippine public higher education institutions included in the ranking.

Team VERITAS composed of College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) students from NEUST Atate Campus clinched the Regional Championship in HackForGov 2026: Region III, a Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Cybersecurity Competition held on October 20, 2026, spearheaded by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) with 15 competing teams. The team advances to the National Finals.

NEUST, through its Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), in collaboration with the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), conducted an orientation on government financial assistance programs for eligible NEUST students on October 15, 2026, at NIETO Hall, Sumacab Campus.

NEUST is hosting HackForGov 2026: Region III on October 20, bringing together student participants from higher education institutions across Central Luzon to test cybersecurity skills and promote a safer digital Philippines.

NEUST, through the College of Management and Business Technology (CMBT) and the Office of International Affairs, welcomed representatives of Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, on October 19, 2026, at Rico Fajardo Hall, Sumacab Campus, for the Inbound Visiting Professor, Faculty, and Student Exchange, Research and Extension Collaboration Program.

The Central Luzon Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (CLIEERDEC) reviewed its accomplishments and unmet targets to guide development of its 2027 operational plan during its annual operational planning activity on October 14-15, 2026, at Savannah Resort Hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga. Opening remarks by Consortium Director Dr. Marilene Hipolito.

NEUST underwent a joint Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) evaluation and monitoring visit led by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office III (CHEDRO III) on October 15, 2026, focusing on undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs and institutional services.

NEUST, through the College of Management and Business Technology (CMBT) and the Office of International Affairs, welcomed representatives of Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK), Indonesia, on October 13, 2026, at Rico Fajardo Hall, Sumacab Campus, for the Inbound Visiting Professor, Faculty, and Student Exchange, Research and Extension Collaboration.

NEUST participated in the on-site evaluation and visit for the 2026 National Search for Best Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Community on October 12, 2026, at the Municipal Hall of Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, for the project titled Empowering and Developing SMART-READY Central Luzon communities.