State University of Northern Negros explained

State University of Northern Negros
Motto:In Scientia et Servitio
Mottoeng:In Science and Service
Established:1998
Type:State university
President:Dr. Renante A. Egcas
Vice-President:Dr. Jocelyn D. Bantigue

Dr. Adybier M. Lobaton

City:Sagay
Province:Negros Occidental
Country:Philippines
Coor:10.8773°N 123.415°W
Pushpin Map:Visayas#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Visayas##Location in the Philippines
Affiliations:PASUC

The State University of Northern Negros (SUNN), formerly Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (Filipino; Pilipino: Kolehiyong Pampamahalaan sa Agham at Teknolohiya ng Kahilagaang Negros) and abbreviated as NONESCOST, is a state university in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

History

The college started as a satellite campus of Iloilo State College of Fisheries until it was separated into an independent college and renamed Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology. It was created in January 9, 1998, by Republic Act 8448 by then-Congressman Alfredo G. Marañon Jr.[1] In March 2023, the college started offering online agritourism and ecotourism courses.[2] In January 22, 2024, the Commission on Higher Education converted the state college into a state university.[3]

General mandate

The college is mandated to provide higher technological, professional, and vocational instruction and training in science, fishery, forestry, agriculture, engineering, and industrial fields, as well as short-term technical or vocational courses. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, extension work, and progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

Campuses

Main campus

Satellite campuses

Notes and References

  1. News: Beltran . Roger . Northern Negros college to become state university . 4 March 2024 . Visayan Daily Star . 4 February 2022.
  2. News: Guadalquiver . Nanette . Negros state college offers online tourism courses . 4 March 2024 . Philippine News Agency . 20 March 2023.
  3. News: Masculino . Glayzyl . Northern Negros College becomes State university . 4 March 2024 . Manilla Bulletin . 24 January 2024.