𝘈𝑢𝘨𝑢𝘴𝑡 18, 2025 – Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) officially opened its first day of classes for Academic Year 2025–2026 with an inspiring message from University President Dr. Rowena A. Plando, joined by the Vice Presidents, College Deans, University Officials, Teaching, and Non-teaching personnel.

In her message, Dr. Plando warmly welcomed both returning students and freshmen. Highlighting SNSU’s commitment to academic excellence and student success and well-being, Dr. Plando assured students that the university remains focused on providing meaningful learning experiences, holistic support, and opportunities for personal growth. She encouraged them to be curious, innovative, and resilient in their academic journey.

A special part of the program was the oath-taking of 25 newly teaching and 36 non-teaching personnel, officially welcomed into the SNSU family following their appointment approved by the Board of Trustees on August 7, 2025, at CHED Central Office, Manila during the 12th Regular Board of Regents Meeting.

Dr. Plando emphasized that both students and personnel are guided by the university’s core values of integrity, competence, and respect, as well as the 8-Point Agenda and LINGAS Framework, which direct SNSU’s initiatives in academic excellence, global engagement, sustainability, and holistic student development.

“We need your passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit to ensure that SNSU thrives as a leading institution committed to progress and service,” Dr. Plando reminded.

The opening program set the tone for a year of growth, collaboration, and shared commitment as SNSU continues to pursue its vision of excellence in education and service to the community.

“𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒”

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟰 – 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟴 – 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟳 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀