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 STI West Negros University in Bacolod City.
This remarkable achievement affirms the University’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, quality assurance, and transformative education. In addition to its eight major awards, UNO-R was also recognized as one of the Higher Education Institutions acknowledged for the Provision of Support to CHEDRO XVIII Endeavors, highlighting the University’s active collaboration and meaningful contribution to regional initiatives of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XVIII. Among the accolades received by UNO-R were:
Outstanding Board Performance Award in the March 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination
Award for Excellence in Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Studies Education
Award for Excellence in Student Affairs and Services
Model Implementer Award for Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS)
Model Implementer Award on the Issuance of Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CAV) and Special Orders (SOs)
Model Implementer Award for Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP)
World Rankings Award under The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)
Award for Excellence in Internationalization
Recognition for the Provision of Support to CHEDRO XVIII Endeavors These recognitions underscore UNO-R’s sustained pursuit of excellence across academics, student services, digital governance, innovation, internationalization, and institutional collaboration. More importantly, this milestone reflects the collective effort, dedication, and shared commitment of all UNO-R stakeholders—the administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, and the wider university community—whose unwavering support and collaboration continue to drive the institution toward greater heights in delivering quality and transformative education.
This achievement stands as a testament that excellence is not accomplished by one sector alone, but through the united efforts of every stakeholder who contributes to UNO-R’s mission of forming competent professionals, responsible citizens, and transformative leaders.
Congratulations, UNO-R! Salto UNO! Salto Recoleto!
