Congratulations to Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel on Becoming the 8th President of the University of Southern Mindanao
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Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, the new President of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), attended and delivered his first speech during the convocation program on February 17, 2025, at the Administration Building, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.
In his first speech as the 8th President of USM, Dr. Pimentel expressed his deep humility upon being elected to the position. He shared that he views his appointment as a profound act of divine intervention or orchestration. Dr. Pimentel also mentioned several family members who have strong ties to the university, including alumni and retirees.
Talking about his presidency, he shared that the selection process was highly rigorous. He noted that together with the presidential candidates, they had agreed that they will support whoever wins as president.
Meanwhile, he did not announce anything yet, since he plans to conduct a consultation first especially for the colleges, before taking any major decisions. Drawing from his experience as a faculty member in the Mathematics and Statistics Department of USM, he emphasized that he was trained as a problem solver, hence he will find solutions to the challenges.
“My advocacy is for us to join in unity for USM without stress. We will work hard, and we have a lot to manage, so we need your cooperation, and support.” He underscored.
Dr. Pimentel, a former faculty regent, serves USM since 1994 up to present. He said that he is just an ordinary guy— a brother to nine siblings from Claveria, Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City. Dr. Pimentel will serve his first term for four years starting February 14, 2025, up to February 13, 2029.
Spearheaded by the College of Agriculture (CA), the convocation program was attended by the USM faculty members, and the administrative officers and staff.
