In a significant stride towards international collaboration, officials from Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSU) and China University of Geosciences (CUG) convened in a virtual meeting on September 26, 2023. The focal point of the discussion was the forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two esteemed institutions, aimed at fostering synergies in cultural, educational, and scientific research endeavors.

Representing MSU at Naawan were esteemed attendees including Dr. Elnor C. Roa, Chancellor; Prof. Renoir A. Abrea, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension; Dr. Jesrael B. Palco, Dean of the College of Marine and Allied Sciences; Dr. Dan M. Arriesgado, Dean of the School of Marine Fisheries and Technology; Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, Director of the Office of International Affairs and Linkages (OIAL); and Dr. Anabelle Dece Espadero, Secretary of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE).

This partnership holds immense potential, not only for MSU and CUG, but also for the broader academic and scientific communities. It paves the way for a dynamic exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources. Through this collaboration, both universities are set to open new avenues of learning, research, and innovation.

As the academic community eagerly anticipates the fruits of this newly forged partnership, it is clear that the online meeting of Mindanao State University at Naawan and China University of Geosciences on September 26, 2023, will stand as a pivotal moment in the pursuit of academic excellence and international cooperation.