{"id":9883,"date":"2026-11-05T11:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9883"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T03:21:04","slug":"wmsu-earns-second-recognition-in-qs-asia-university-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9883","title":{"rendered":"WMSU Earns Second Recognition in QS Asia University Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) has once again been included in the 2027 QS World University Rankings: Asia, marking its second recognition in the regional university rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement was made on November 3, 2026, during the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 at the Bali International Convention Centre in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena at the event were Dr. Mario R. Obra, Jr., Director for Internationalization and Global Rankings, and Dr. Lea E. Usman, Director of the Language Development Resource Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recognition reflects the University&#8217;s continuing efforts to improve academic quality, research, and international engagement. It also recognizes the contributions of its administrators, faculty, staff, students, and teams working to advance WMSU&#8217;s global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This latest achievement is a shared milestone for the entire Crimson Community as WMSU continues to build its place in the international academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations, WMSU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WMSU: Locally Grounded, Globally Inspired. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t41\/1\/16\/1f30f.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887213721_1777007646844156_5713426854627002564_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) has once again been included in the 2027 QS World University Rankings: Asia, marking its second recognition in the regional university rankings. 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