To further enhance its growth, capability, and institutional linkages, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Office for International Partnerships and Programs (OIPP), entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Oregon (UO) via Zoom on June 17, 2026.

Sprinting to a successful podium finish, the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) Track and Field team delivered medal-winning performances and produced four national championship qualifiers at the United Central Invitational Track Meet Season 5, held at Remy Field, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, last May 30-31, 2026.

Proving excellence through recognition, Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) Association of Public Administration (APA) secured the top 1 spot as the Most Outstanding School Organization recognized by the Junior Philippine Society for Public Administration (JPSPA) Central Luzon on May 29, 2026, via virtual awarding.

Seeking to strengthen the formulation of its institutional research agenda, City College of San Fernando, Pampanga (CCSFP) conducted a benchmarking activity with the Research Management Office (RMO) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) on June 04, 2026.

Wrapping up their junior high school years spent in the halls of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) – Laboratory High School (LHS), 211 Grade 10 students were recognized during the Completion Ceremonies 2026 at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on June 4, 2026.

To advance family empowerment initiatives in higher education institutions (HEIs) through the launching of the Project PAG-IBIG Program: Family Empowerment Center (FEC) Consortium of Romblon State University (RSU), Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) joined 77 other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in signing a multi-university Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held via Zoom on June 03, 2026.

Honorians had the opportunity to connect with employers during the two-day job fair held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on May 25–26, 2026.

Emerging from a record of four wins, one draw, and one loss, Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) representatives locked in the crown during the 2nd ICON I-II Invitational Football Festival - Men’s Open Division held at Timog Triangle, Angeles City on May 24, 2026.

Recognizing the graduating students for their excellence, leadership, and service, Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) Office of Student Affairs and Development (OSAD) commenced the 2nd Gawad Honorian held at the University Auditorium on May 25, 2026.

As part of the preparation for the possible offering of the Bachelor of Science in Data Science (BSDS) program, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Technical Panel for Information Technology Education and the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) conducted a validation visit to Pampanga State University on May 20, 2026.

“The legal profession is a noble, noble profession. It demands integrity, courage, and compassion. As future members of the bar, remember that your duty is not to infringe the law, but to uphold justice and defend the rights of others.”

To strengthen employee welfare and organizational growth, the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) of Pampanga State University held its first General Assembly for 2026 at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on May 18, 2026.

Furthering efforts to promote excellence in Physical Education (PE) and sports science, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Education (COE) and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) department, formalized its partnership with the National Association for Physical Education and Sports Science of the Philippines (NAPESS-PH), Inc. through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at Bataan Peninsula State University–Orani Campus, Orani, Bataan, on May 19, 2026.

Committed to advance semiconductor education and innovation, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) joined 13 partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in officially signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) during a ceremony held at the Edgardo B. Espiritu Room, Ang Bahay ng Alumni Convention Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City, on May 12, 2026.

In celebration of the first charter anniversary of Pampanga State University, Honorians from various colleges and campuses shared in the festivities of University Days 2026 during the opening program held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on May 13.

To mutually facilitate exchange of faculty members and researchers, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) joins Mabalacat City College (MCC) in establishing a networking through signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at the MCC Cultural Hall in Mabalacat City, Pampanga last April 29, 2026.

Following their success in the regional competition last year, the student-researchers from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) of Pampanga State University demonstrated their innovation as national finalists in the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE), held at Acacia Hotel Manila in Alabang on April 27–28, 2026. 

Cultivating academic collaboration and research partnerships, the Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) College of Education (COE) formally sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) held at BPSU Main Campus, City of Balanga, Bataan on May 6, 2026.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) secured its spot in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) for the 2026 Global Rankings by placing 486 as published by the WURI website on May 2026.

Solidifying their status as rising innovators, three students from Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) clinched the second-place trophy at the Analyze, Build, and Innovate (HABI) 4.0 Workshop in the event, held in celebration of the 2026 National Innovation Day (NID) in Metro Manila from April 28-29, 2026.

Demonstrating their fortitude, the Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) Arnisadors brought a total of 19 medals during the recent 4th Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Inc. Northern Luzon Invitational Arnis Tournament, at The Event Centre, SM City Clark on April 28 to 30, 2026.

To ensure continued transparency and accountability, Commission on Audit (COA) held an audit exit conference with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) on May 4, 2026, at the University Hostel.

 Providing opportunities for international educational and cultural exchange programs, Fulbright Philippines - Consortium for Study Abroad in the Philippines (CSAP) organized another roadshow for Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U)’s faculties and staff at the University Hostel on April 28, 2026. 

The Human Resource Educators’ Association of the Philippines (HREAP), Inc. recognized Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) for its commitment to producing human resource professionals, as it was hailed as one of the Top Performing Schools in the Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) examination from 2024 to 2025.