𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙇𝙎𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨!

The TAU Laboratory School officially opens Academic Year 2025-2026 on 15 July with an assembly at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center at 7:40 AM. All Junior and Senior High School students must wear proper civilian attire and bring extra clothes and cleaning materials for afternoon mass work.

ID picture taking will follow on 16 July for Grade 7 and 17 July for Grade 11. Students must wear their complete school uniform on their scheduled date.

CAPTURED IN LENS | Ensuring alignment with international standards and adherence to key frameworks in human rights, governance, and gender equality, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, sends another batch of two non-teaching staff to participate in the continuation of the Gender and Development Training 2025. The training, which focuses on International Women’s Human Rights and Governance (IWHRG), is led by Miriam College through the Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) and held at the ESI Building, Miriam College, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, from 30 June to 4 July.

Ms. Kristi Anne R. Mercado, Administrative Aide VI from the GAD Office, and Ms. Ydda Maree Alyssa A. Pacada, Administrative Assistant II from the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), take part in this capacity-building engagement to deepen their grasp of GAD frameworks, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This international treaty addresses systemic discrimination against women across political, economic, social, cultural, and civil dimensions.

CAPTURED IN LENS | To strengthen its training development and community engagement programs, the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), led by the Director of Extension and Training Services Office (ETSO) Dr. Bernadeth G. Gabor, conducts a benchmarking activity at the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) and explores the best practices of the Department of Extension and Training (DET) at the Farmers’ Training Center (FTC), 9 July.

BPSU delegates participate in a discussion with TAU officials led by Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (VPPQA), along with Dr. Agnes C. Perey, DET Director.

BPSU aims to improve its outreach efforts, integrate innovative and sustainable strategies, and enhance its performance in the field of extension and training services.

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐏𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐋𝐔 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭; 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐔𝐑𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲

The Philippine Higher Education sector has made another history as it hosted the 5th Annual Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference, for the first time, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on 9 to 11 July. 

Supported by the theme “Breaking Barriers, Empowering Change,” the event brought together academic leaders, educators, and internationalization (IZN) champions to discuss transformative approaches in addressing global challenges and to award the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Top Innovative Universities 2025, which was participated in by 1,253 higher education institutions (HEIs) across the world.

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐔𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟕 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬…

𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐔𝐑𝐈 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

After five years of unyielding commitment to innovation and global relevance, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has finally earned a prized spot in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Most Innovative Universities, earning the 93rd spot globally, 8th country-wide, and 1st in the entire Central Luzon region.

Announced during the 5th Annual Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference held at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on 10 July, this achievement places TAU among only nine Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in the Top 100 of the 2025 edition. Also, TAU attained the 110th tier in WURI 2024.

CAPTURED IN LENS | Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) receives Director Julius L. Leaño Jr. of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT) First Lady Ms. Melissa Yeung-Yap, and Provincial Science and Technology Office's (PSTO) Ms. Karen Y. Dañez during a working visit to its weaving center at the College of Education (CEd) and Engineered Bamboo facility on 9 July.

Several University officials led by Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (VPPQA), guide the visitors in exploring traditional weaving techniques and modern bamboo processing methods, underscoring TAU's dual mission to uphold cultural preservation and push for technological advancement in textile development. The visit also sparks discussions on skills training and industry-academe partnerships to boost Tarlac's local textile sector.

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 11 July, marks a special day in the life of Prof. Cecile L. Lapitan, Director of the Sociocultural Development Office (SDO). A devoted advocate of arts and heritage, Prof. Lapitan has played a pivotal role in enhancing TAU's achievements in talent showcases and artistic endeavors.

Together as one community, we send our sincere wishes for her continued wellness, enduring patience, and the happiness that comes from being cherished by her family, friends, and coworkers.

𝓝𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓼𝓪𝓴 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪𝔂 𝓶𝓸, 𝓜𝓪'𝓪𝓶 𝓒𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓵𝓮!

CAPTURED IN LENS | Empowering State Universities and Colleges (SUC) through knowledge sharing and networking, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) launches its 2025 Midterm Convention and General Assembly at the SMX Convention Center Manila, from 9-11 July.

The three-day event brings together higher education leaders and stakeholders under the theme “Forging the Future: Empowering SUCs through Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence” to help them shape the future of SUCs and realize their role in national progress.