A Recognition With a Wider Reach
OZAMIZ CITY - The Certificate of Merit was received by Misamis University President Dr. Karen Belina F. De Leon together with Dr. Lloyd B. Ranises, Director of Linkages and International Affairs. According to the university's announcement, CHEDRO X presented the award in recognition of the institution's dedication to the internationalization of Philippine higher education and its achievements in globally recognized rankings and ratings for 2026. The timing is notable because the recognition came during the Region X 59th ASEAN Month Celebration, linking the university's accomplishment with an event centered on regional cooperation and connections. For Ozamiz, it is a positive education story with a distinctly international dimension.
Two Global Results Behind the Award
The recognition also points to specific results rather than being a general commendation. Misamis University reported a 601–800 global ranking in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. The university also placed 337th globally in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026. These are separate ranking systems with different methodologies and areas of assessment, so they should not be treated as one combined ranking. What they demonstrate is that the Ozamiz institution appeared in two international measures during 2026. That distinction makes the CHEDRO X recognition particularly meaningful: the certificate was connected to identifiable international results alongside the university's broader internationalization work.
Bringing Ozamiz Into the Global Academic Conversation
For students and educators in Ozamiz City, the recognition offers a useful reminder that international academic activity is not limited to institutions in the country's biggest metropolitan areas. Misamis University's own 2026 records show continuing work through its Office of Linkages and International Affairs, including international academic exchanges, partnerships, and programs. The CHEDRO X certificate adds another chapter to that activity by recognizing the university at the regional level. It does not mean every student automatically receives an international opportunity, nor does it prove that all aspects of the university have reached a particular standard. The verified achievement is more specific: Misamis University earned regional recognition connected to its 2026 internationalization and global-ranking accomplishments.
