The Commission on High Education (CHED), through CMO 20 s. 2016, has named 53 Higher Education Institutions as Autonomous for three years (2016-2019). Among the HEI’s granted Autonomous status is University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos , Bacolod, and University of San Jose – Recoletos, Cebu. In the same CMO, San Sebastian College – Recoletos Manila joins the other 16 HEI’s granted “Deregulated Status” for three years. In the Negros Island Region (NIR) UNO-Recoletos is joined by Silliman University; St. Paul University –Dumaguete and University of St. La Salle, Bacolod. While the Foundation University of Dumaguete was granted “Deregulated Status”.

SW Program Inks MOA with DSWD-NIR
May 27, 2026
The UNO-R Social Work Program formally inked and strengthened its partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Negros Island Region (NIR) through

UNO-R Shines with Nine Recognitions at the 2nd CHED Quality Awards 2026
May 26, 2026
The University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos, Incorporated (UNO-R) proudly garnered nine distinguished recognitions during the 2nd CHED Quality Awards 2026, held on May 26, 2026, at

UNO-R Takes Extra Step in Nurturing Young Minds With VLN Global School
May 22, 2026
The University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Incorporated officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of Vietnam’s prime educational institutions, Van Lang University, May