USM Earns Level IV Re-accreditation for Five Academic Programs The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) has received Level IV re-accreditation for five academic programs from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. AACCUP granted the five programs Level IV re-accreditation, the highest level of accreditation, with a validity period of five years. The programs are: 1. Bachelor of Arts in English Language 2. Bachelor of Science in Development Communication 3. Master of Science in Biology 4. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business 5. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine According to AACCUP, the programs satisfactorily complied with the mandatory recommendations required for their respective accreditations. The accreditation process was facilitated by the University Quality Assurance Office (UQAO), led by its Director, Dr. Lawrence Anthony U. Dollente, with the support of local counterparts, including faculty members, academic support staff, and administrative personnel. With these five programs, USM now has a total of 11 Level IV re-accredited academic programs.

October 21, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at October 21, 2026

USM Earns Level IV Re-accreditation for Five Academic Programs

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) has received Level IV re-accreditation for five academic programs from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the […]

October 21, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at October 21, 2026

USM BSHM Secures First Runner-Up in Inaugural Inter-School Brewing Competition

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students placed First Runner-Up in an Inter-school Brewing Competition: Mt. Apo Pour-Over Challenge […]

October 20, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at October 20, 2026

USM Receives DILG XII Recognition for Local Governance Partnership

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) received a Plaque of Appreciation from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII under the Gawad Ugnayan: […]

October 19, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at October 19, 2026

109 USM M’lang Students Receive LGU Financial Assistance

A total of 109 students of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) M’lang received financial assistance from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of M’lang, Cotabato, on […]

October 19, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at October 19, 2026

USM President Calls on Employees to Protect Students’ Dignity, Well-being

University of Southern Mindanao (USM) President Jonald L. Pimentel, PhD, called on faculty members and university personnel to protect students’ dignity, safety, and mental well-being during […]

October 16, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at October 16, 2026

USM Brings Official Statistics Closer to Students, Local Stakeholders

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM), in partnership with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region XII, hosted the 2026 CBMS KomuniAksyon on October 15 to discuss […]

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