USM Receives Certificates from WURI The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) recently received its certificates from the World University Rankings Innovation (WURI) after achieving its first-ever global ranking as the 480th most innovative university in the world, while also earning spots in several categories, including 25th in Representative Research Projects, 73rd in University-based Entrepreneurial Projects, and 99th in University Brand and Reputation. In the photo (left to right) are Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, USM President; and Prof. Bryan Lloyd P. Bretaña, Director for Office of International Affairs, who notably collaborated with various university offices in preparing and submitting USM’s projects to WURI earlier this year.

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Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at May 11, 2026

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) recently received its certificates from the World University Rankings Innovation (WURI) after achieving its first-ever global ranking as the 480th most innovative university in the world, while also earning spots in several categories, including 25th in Representative Research Projects, 73rd in University-based Entrepreneurial Projects, and 99th in University Brand and Reputation.

In the photo (left to right) are Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, USM President; and Prof. Bryan Lloyd P. Bretaña, Director for Office of International Affairs, who notably collaborated with various university offices in preparing and submitting USM’s projects to WURI earlier this year.

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