The local celebration of the centennial of Padre Mauricio Ferrero, OAR kicked off at UNO-R , June 24, 2016. His icon was unveiled during the celebration of the university’s Mass of the Holy Spirit. Unveiling the icon were Msgr. Louie Galbines; Fr. William Villaflor,OAR; Fr. President and Fr. Abraham Latoza, OAR. Padre Ferrero is known as the builder of Bacolod. He laid out the plan of the city. He also built the old Provincial Jail (now 888), and renovated the San Sebastian Cathedral. His centennial will end on his death date, December 8.

UNO-R Launches Recoletos-DARCO Learning Hub
October 23, 2026
On October 19, 2026, the Dalayapan Agrarian Reform Cooperative (DARCO) community gathered in Barangay Caduha-an, Cadiz City, for the blessing of the Recoletos-DARCO Learning Hub.

UNO-R Education Students Launch International Teaching Journey with SIAP Orientation for Darasamutr School, Thailand
October 12, 2026
BACOLOD CITY, PHILIPPINES — Student teachers from the College of Education at the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R) took a major step toward globalizing

UNO-R, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University explore specialized academic and research collaborations
September 16, 2026
The University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos, Inc. (UNO-R) and Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) in Thailand are exploring specialized academic collaborations in forensic science, medical laboratory practice,