Isabela State University (ISU) has received three awards at the Internationalization Champions of Nation-building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards 2025, an annual ceremony of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) that recognizes Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for their significant contributions to the internationalization of Philippine higher education.
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ISU was honored for being ranked 401โ600 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings which continually shows the Universityโs commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
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The ISU Cabagan Campus was recognized for its Learning Express Program, an initiative that promotes intercultural understanding, empowers young changemakers, and cultivates responsible global citizenship.
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ISU was further commended for its program, โStrengthening Academic and Research Collaboration: The Engagement of ISU and Japanese Universities and Agencies,โ highlighting the Universityโs dedication to inclusive internationalization and collaborative innovation.
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These awards are manifestations of ISUโs pursuit toward excellence in its international engagements and its contributions in elevating the global presence of Philippine higher education.







