News · September 18, 2026 · SDG 4 SDG 17
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Sulu State University (SuluSU) was honored with the WURI 2026 Plaque of Appreciation during the Culminating Activity and Awarding Ceremony of the 59th ASEAN Founding Anniversary (ASEAN Month Celebration), held on September 18, 2026, at the WMSU Gymnasium.
The recognition was given for the university’s outstanding achievement as one of the Global Top 500 Innovative Universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, where it attained an overall Rank 274. This milestone further highlights the institution’s commendable performance in the following category rankings:
* Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (A7) – Rank 84
* Visionary Leadership (B1) – Rank 73
* University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects (C7) – Rank 43
More than just a ranking, this distinction reflects the collective efforts of a university community that continues to dream, innovate, and move forward together. Behind this recognition are countless hours of hard work, ideas turned into action, and people who believed that a university from Sulu can make its mark beyond its shores. This achievement belongs to every Stalwart.
SuluSU expresses its deepest gratitude to CHED Region IX, headed by Hon. Marivic V. Iriberri, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Director IV, for recognizing the university’s efforts and providing the opportunity to share what SuluSU can contribute to the world.
The university also extends heartfelt thanks to University President Prof. Charisma S. Ututalum, CESE, for leading with vision, trusting the people behind these initiatives, and continuously inspiring the community to aim higher.
* Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (A7) – Rank 84
* Visionary Leadership (B1) – Rank 73
* University-Based Entrepreneurial Projects (C7) – Rank 43
More than just a ranking, this distinction reflects the collective efforts of a university community that continues to dream, innovate, and move forward together. Behind this recognition are countless hours of hard work, ideas turned into action, and people who believed that a university from Sulu can make its mark beyond its shores. This achievement belongs to every Stalwart.
SuluSU expresses its deepest gratitude to CHED Region IX, headed by Hon. Marivic V. Iriberri, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Director IV, for recognizing the university’s efforts and providing the opportunity to share what SuluSU can contribute to the world.
The university also extends heartfelt thanks to University President Prof. Charisma S. Ututalum, CESE, for leading with vision, trusting the people behind these initiatives, and continuously inspiring the community to aim higher.
