In a world where higher education is increasingly measured not only by prestige but by impact, relevance, and innovation, St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) rises with quiet strength and meaningful purpose.

The WURI 2026 (World University Rankings for Innovation) affirms this commitment, placing SPUD among the Global Top 500 Innovative Universities and proudly securing a Top 138 ranking worldwide.

This recognition is more than a number. It reflects a university that does not simply adapt to change, but responds, leads, and transforms.

SPUD’s strength in innovation is reflected across key global categories:

A7 – Future-Oriented Responses to Global Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risk (Rank 20)

B1 – Visionary Leadership (Rank 96)

B2 – Empowerment-Based Management (Rank 76)

B3 – Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management (Rank 90)

C6 – Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved (Rank 83)

C8 – Financial Impact-Driven Technology Transfer (Rank 59)

These achievements are rooted in an institutional identity that values innovation with integrity, leadership with compassion, and excellence with purpose.

Behind these milestones is a community united by dedication and shared vision.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the contributors:

Ms. Kathryn Calumpang, Ms. Grace Alejado, Ms. Angela Kristine Ocao, Ms. Jeneveiv Deang, Ms. Irish Udtohan, Mr. Erven Noay, Dr. Kenneth Paul Duran, Dr. Maricar Flores, Dr. Kathleen June Mariño, Dr. Mary Francis Laquinon, Dr. Raffy Alayon, Dr. Tichie Ann Baena, Dr. Alexander Baena.

We offer our deepest gratitude to Sr. Mila Grace Silab, SPC, University President, whose steady and faith-filled leadership continues to guide and inspire the University. We are equally grateful to the entire St. Paul University Dumaguete academic community, whose quiet dedication, hard work, and shared mission make achievements like this possible.

With gratitude and pride, we celebrate this milestone, Congratulations to the entire St. Paul University Dumaguete community.

St. Paul University Dumaguete — where innovation is not just pursued, but lived.

Caritas Christi Urget Nos.

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